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REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON.  D.  D. 


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ERRATA. 

The  Mchxbi  to  Iliiiini  Xo.  ."iT  is  \u.  1()  lii.^frad  of 
.y<>.  29. 

The  Md'xli/  to  Hi/nni  No.  ISO  is  X<>.  21)  l)iMea(l  of 
No.  20. 

7"/^'  Mdodi/  1(>  fit/iint  Xos.  S  and  -i'.VA  is  Xo.  12  iu- 
s^my/o/.Vo.  2;J.' 

Instead  of  Ilifiiin    Xo.  '^'^4,   /xu/r  '.)]'.\,  sai/   Ao.  'AAn. 


NOTE. 

The  numbers  to  the  right  of  the  hymns  in 
this  book  refer  to  corresponding  numbers  of 
melodies  as  given  in  a  book  of  tunes  shortly 
to  be  published  by  order  of  the  Joint  Synod. 


(iii) 


CONTENTS 


Page. 
ORDER  OF  SERVICES.  VI-XXVIII 

I.— THE  CHURCH-YEAR.— 

Sunday  1-9 

Advent  10-19 

Christmas 20-34 

Sylvester  Eve 35-38 

New  Year 39-46 

Epiphany 46-50 

Presentation 51-55 

Passion  56-74 

Easter  75-89 

Ascension 90-95 

Pentecost 96-106 

Trinity 106-112 

John  the  Baptist 113-115 

Michaehnas  116-139 

Corner-Stone  Laving 119-122 

Church-Dedication 122-127 

Harvest 128-134 

Reformation 135-141 

National  Humiliation  &  Thanksgiving.  142-147 
Mission 148-153 

II.— THE  CATECHISM.— 

Works  and  Attributes  of  God 154-161 

The  Word 162-171 

The  Church 172-180 

Catechetical  Instruction 181-182 

The  Decalogue 182-186 

The  Creed 187-188 

Faith  188-191 

(iv) 


CONTENTS. 

II.— THE  CATECHISM— Continued. 

Prayer 192-196 

Baptism 197-205 

Confirmation 205-209 

Repentiince  210-219 

Absolution 220-222 

Justification 223-236 

Communion 236-251 

The  Redeemer 251-268 

Morning  269-281 

Evening  281-296 

Daily  Duty 296-303 

The  Ministry 303-307 

The  Christian  Household 307-319 

III.— CHRISTIAN  LIFE  AND  HOPE.— 

1.  The  Walk  of  Godliness  : 

Praise 320-332 

Call  to  Grace  and  Admonition  to 

Holiness...  333-339 
Christian  Resolve,  Liberty,  and 

"  '     Holiness...  340-360 

Cross  and  Consolation 361-379 

2.  The  Consummation  : 

Contemplation  of  Death 379-393 

Death  and  Burial 394-398 

Hope  of  Resurrection 399-405 

Judgment 406-410 

Eternity 411-419 

Doxologies " 420-423 


APPENDIX. 


Page. 

The  Catechism  424 

The  Augsburg  Confession  436 

The  Gospels  and  Epistles  for  the  Church  Year 

The  Passion  History 522 

Morning  and  Evening  Prayers  for  each  Dav  in 

the  Week ! 538 

Morning  and  Evening  Prayer  for  the  Sick 541 

Prayer  for  AVoman  in  Travail 542 

Intercession  for  the  Dying 542 

Prayer  during  a  severe  Storm 542 

Prayer  for  Faith 543 

Prayer  before  Confession 543 

Prayer  after  Confession  543 

Prayer  before  Communion  544 

Prayer  after  Communion 544 

Form  for  Lay-Baptism  544 

Index  to  the  Psalms  as  adapted  to  the  Sundays 

and  Festivals  of  the  Church-Year 546 

Index  to  the  Psalms  with  reference  to  their  Im- 
port   548 

Index  of  Hymns  from  the  German 549 

Index  of  Hymns 553 

(vi) 


THE  ORDEE  OF  M0ENIN6  SEEVIOE. 


The  services  may  be  introduced  -with  singing  by  the  choir  or 
the  congregation ; '  whereupon  the  following  order  shall  be  ob- 
served : 

Minister:  In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen ! 
Congregation  : 
Gloria  Patri. 


P 


:S=: 


S 


Glory   be  to  the   Father,   and 


to  the 


^^ZZl^Zll 


1^11"^=^^ 


T  — r     F — " — 


p- 

ly  Ghost: 
1 


lIMIili 


—        ^  p — p- 

As  it  was  in  the  heginning,  is  now,  and         ever       shall  be, 


-i^r-.^Tz:: 


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mm 


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ill 


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ill 


Minister:  Dearly  Beloved!  The  Holy  Script- 

(vii) 


Vlll  MORNING   SERVICE, 

ures  declare,  that  when  the  wicked  man 
turneth  away  from  his  wickedness,  and  doeth 
that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save 
his  soul  alive.  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a 
broken  and  a  contrite  heart.  To  the  Lord 
belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses,  though  we 
have  rebelled  against  Him.  Let  us,  there- 
fore, confess  our  sins  unto  our  Father,  with 
sincere,  humble,  and  obedient  hearts,  that  we 
may  obtain  remission  of  the  same,  by  His 
infinite  goodness  and  mercy. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  unto 
whom  all  hearts  are  open,  and  all  desires  are 
known,  all  whose  commandments  are  just, 
necessary,  and  good;  we  confess  unto  Thee, 
that  we  have  erred  and  strayed  from  Thy 
ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  followed  too 
much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own 
hearts.  We  have  offended  against  Thy  holy 
laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things 
which  we  ought  to  have  done;  and  we  have 
done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to 
have  done.  But  enter  not,  we  beseech  Thee, 
into  judgment  with  us;  for  in  Thy  sight 
shall  no  man  living  be  justified.  As  Thou 
hatest  nothing  which  Thou  hast  made,  and 
desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  he  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and 
live, — have  mercy,  0  Lord,  upon  us  miserable 
offenders.  Spare  Thou  those,  0  God,  who 
confess  their  faults.  Restore  Thou  those  who 
are  truly  penitent,  according  to  Thy  gracious 
promises,  declared  unto  mankind  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  0  most  merciful 
Father,  that  we  may  hereafter   live  a  godly, 


MORNING   SERVICE. 


IX 


righteous,  and  sober  life,  to  the  glory  of  Thy 
holy   name,   through   Thy   blessed    Son,   our 
Mediator  and  Redeemer. 
Congregation : 


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Ifm.  .•  Almighty  God  our  heavenly  Father 
hath  had  mercy  upon  us,  and  hath  given  His 
only  Son  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  doth  for  His 
sake  graciously  pardon  us;  He  also  giveth 
unto  all  them  that  believe  in  His  name  the 
power  to  become  His  children,  and  promises 
to  bestow  upon  them  His  Holy  Spirit.  Praise 
the  Lord ;  praise  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Congregation : 


MORNING   SERVICE. 


3.   Beiiedic  Anima  Mea. 


2.  and  for- 

4.  and  crowneth  thee  with 

6.  ye  servants  of     . 

7.  praise  thou  the  , 
9.  world, 


mercy  and 
his.  "  that 
Lord,  .  . 
with -out 


all 

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kindness 

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pleasure. 

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soul. 

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men. 

MORNING   SERVICE. 


XI 


(Instead  of  the  Benedic  Aiiima  Mea,  Hymn  No.  1,  or  either  of 
the  chants  on  page  xxvi  may  he  used) : 

Minister:  The  Lord  be  with  you  ! 
Congregation : 


'E^mm 


And 


-^^ 


Spir    - 


*£=i^^^=i=^^= 


iiil 


it. 

— ^    I  -Cs 

I       .Wk.  .^. 


Minister:    Hear   the    Epistle    of    the    day, 

written  in  the chapter  of ,  beginning 

at  the verse. 

Congregation : 


Sanctity  lis,  O  Lord,  j  througli  thy   |  truth,  I  thy    |  word  is      |  truth 


fel  ^. 


:lgEEEeEE=fe=fe=fe^ 


Min. :  Hear  the  Gospel  of  the  day,  written 

in  the chapter  of  St. ,  beginning  at 

the verse. 

Congregation: 


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Xn  MORNIXe^  SERVICE. 

Minister:  (The  collect  for  the  day.) 
Min.  and  Cong.:  I  believe  in  God  the  Father 
Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord  ; 
Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He 
descended  into  hell;  The  third  day  he  rose, 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven 
And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost:  The  holy 
Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ; 
The  forgiveness  of  sins:  The  Resurrection  of 
the  body;  And  the  life  everlasting.     Amen! 

Hymn  : 

The  rninister  having  ascended  the  pulpit,  he  shall  say:  Grace 
be  unto  you,  and  jjeace  from  God  our  Father,  and  from  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ:  or,  instead  a  short  prayer ;  whereupon  shall  follow 

The  Sermon. 

Minister:  Almighty  and  everlasting  God, 
who  art  worthy  to  be  had  in  reverence  by  all 
the  children  of  men,  we  humbly  give  thanks 
unto  Thee  for  the  innumerable  blessings,  both 
temporal  and  spiritual,  which,  without  any 
merit  or  worthiness  on  our  part.  Thou  hast 
bestowed  upon  us.  We  praise  Thee  especially 
that  Thou  hast  preserved  unto  us  in  their 
purity  Thy  saving  word,  and  the  sacred  ordi- 
nances of  Thy  house. 

We  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  to  grant  and  to 
preserve  unto  Thy  holy  Church,  throughout 
the  world,  purity  of  doctrine,  and  faithful 
pastors   who    shall    preach    Thy   word  with 


MORNING    SERVICE.  XIU 

power;  and  help  all  who  hear  rightly  to 
understand,  and  truly  to  believe.  Be  Thou 
the  Protector  and  Defence  of  Thy  people  in 
all  times  of  tribulation  and  danger ;  and  may 
we,  in  communion  with  Thy  holy  Church,  and 
in  brotherly  unity  with  our  fellow  Christians, 
fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  and  in  the  end 
receive  the  salvation  of  our  souls. 

Bestow  the  influence  of  Thy  grace  upon  all 
the  nations  of  the  earth.  We  pray  Thee 
especially  to  bless  our  land,  and  all  its  inhab- 
itants, and  all  who  are  in  authority.  Cause 
Thy  glory  to  dwell  in  our  land,  mercy  and 
truth,  righteousness  and  peace  everywhere  to 
prevail.  To  this  end  we  commend  to  Thy 
care  all  our  schools  and  other  institutions, 
and  pray  Thee  to  make  them  nurseries  of 
useful  knowledge,  and  of  Christian  virtues 
and  morals,  that  they  may  bring  forth  among 
us  the  wholesome  fruits  of  life. 

Graciously  defend  us  from  all  calamities  by 
fire  and  water,  from  war  and  pestilence,  from 
scarcity  and  famine.  Protect  and  prosper 
every  one  in  his  appropriate  calling;  and 
cause  all  useful  arts  to  flourish  among  us. 
Be  Thou  the  God  and  Father  of  the  widow 
and  orphan,  the  keeper  of  the  sick  and  needy, 
and  the  comforter  of  the  forsaken  and  dis- 
tressed. 

Min.  and  Cong.:  Our  Father,  who  art  in 
heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy  name;  Thy  king- 
dom come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is 
in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 


XIV 


MORNING   SERVICE. 


those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from 
evil;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen ! 

Hymn. 

Minister:  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep 
thee.  The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon 
thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee.  The  Lord 
lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace.    Amen ! 

Congregation:    (Instead    of   closing   with    the   following   New 
Testament  Benediction,  a  doxology  may  he  sung.) 


u 


The  grace  of      our  Lord  and   i^av  -  ior     Je  -  .-jus  Christ,  and  the 


BEf; 


— w-r  i  — f-^^: — ?— ^— ^— ^->-T-*- 

I      ^         '  ^     I**     ^     k     I      '^ 


love     of  God   the     Fa 


:SE^-^^: 


I     I 


i^i5=!ii^ 


and   the  com-miin-ion      of     the 
I 

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-M-\iiZ 


i=s=4^r^i 


4^=*E^ 


^^'^-^- 


Ho  -  ly  Ghost,  be    with  us  all,     with  us    all.        A        -        men. 

!       ^      I      j     J    J    _K  ,     1     I     1^  I  J     I 


I    -^1 


Order  for  Afternoon  or  Evening  Service. 


Introit  :  In  the  name  of  God,  the  Father, 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen! 

Hymn. 

Versicle  :  How  amiable  are  Thy  taber- 
nacles, 0  Lord  of  hosts!  My  soul  longeth, 
yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the  Lord. 
For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a 
thousand  (Ps.  94,  1.  2.  10.).  One  thing  have  I 
desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  seek  after; 
that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of 
the  Lord,  and  to  inquire  in  His  temple  (Ps. 
27,4). 

Prayer  :  Almighty  and  most  merciful  God, 
we  are  now  assembled  in  Thy  presence  to 
hear  all  that  shall  be  spoken  in  Thy  name 
and  by  Thy  command;  we  pray  Thee:  grant 
that  we  may  receive  Thy  word  with  true 
devotion  and  faithfully  keep  it.  Remove 
from  us  all  vain  and  sinful  thoughts,  and 
open  our  hearts  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
through  the  preaching  of  Thy  blessed  word 
we  may  be  made  truly  to  know  Thy  will, 
and  to  conform  our  lives  thereto,  to  the  praise 
and  glory  of  Thy  holy  name,  and  to  the  salva- 
tion of  our  souls;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  and  Savior.     Amen! 

(XV) 


XVI  AFTERNOON   SERVICE. 

Scripture  Lesson. 

Hymn. 

Short  Prayer  before  Sermon. 

Sermon. 

Lord's  Prayer. 

Hymn. 

Benediction  :  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  The  love  of  God,  And  the  communion 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.     Amen ! 


THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 


Minister:  The  Lord  be  with  you. 


:=P= 


f^^ 


And          with    thy         Spir  -  it. 
m> ._tf at     .     a^ ^.. 


Minister:  Lift  up  your  hearts. 


-^ s-p — I — =i=q- 


them 


un  -  to 

I  1 


I 
the 

I 


Lord, 


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Minister:   Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord 
God. 


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right 

I 


Minister:  It  is  truly  meet,  right,  and  salu- 
tary, that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all 
places,  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  Holy 
Father,  Almighty  Everlasting  God,  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord  and 
Savior.  Therefore  with  Angels  and  Arch- 
2  (xvii) 


THE   HOLY   COMMUNION. 


angels,  and  with  all  the  company  of  heaven, 
we  laud  and  magnify  Thy  glorious  name; 
evermore  praising  Thee,  and  saying : 


^li^l^iiiiii^li 


:^ 


ly, 

1 


^S^ 


f=mm^^ 


m 


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Lord  God         of 


II  II 


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I     I 

ba  -  oth  ; 

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Heav  -  en     and 

I      ^    N 


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I  '  ^  U"  t*-  l^ 

Bless  -  ed      is        he     that     com-eth      in     the    name     of     the 


iimiiiilli^^lrs; 


^-  ^ 


-^    -J- 


1 


THE    HOLY    COMMUNION. 


Lord.  Ho  -  san  -  na        in       the 

J-         ^ 


I    s, 

high 


:^^!-iilfii^Miiii^ 


THE    EXHORTATION. 

Dearly  Beloved  in  the  Lord!  Forasmuch  as 
we  purpose  to  come  to  the  Holy  Supper  of  our 
Lord,  wherein  He  giveth  us  His  body  to  eat 
and  His  blood  to  drink,  in  order  to  strengthen 
and  confirm  our  faith  in  Him,  it  becomes  us 
diligently  to  examine  ourselves,  as  St.  Paul 
the  Apostle  exhorteth  :  "  Let  a  man  examine 
himself,  and  so  let  him  eat  of  that  bread  and 
drink  of  that  cup."  For  this  holy  Sacrament 
is  instituted  as  a  special  means  to  strengthen 
and  comfort  the  troubled  conscience  of  those 
who  confess  their  sins,  and  who  hunger  and 
thirst  after  righteousness. 

Therefore,  whoso  eateth  of  this  bread,  and 
drinketh  of  this  cup,  firmly  believing  the 
words  of  Christ,  dwelleth  in  Christ,  and  Christ 
in  him,  and  he  hath  eternal  life.  Let  us  also 
obey  His  command :  "  This  do  in  remembrance 
of  me;"  showing  His  death,  that  He  was 
delivered  for  our  offences,  and  raised  again 
for  our  justification,  and  rendering  unto  Him 
most  hearty  thanks  for  the  innumerable  bene- 
fits procured  unto  us  by  the  same,  take  up 
our  cross  and  follow  Him,  and  love  one 
another  even  as  He  hath  loved  us.     For  we 


XX  THE   HOLY   COMMUNIOX. 

are  all  one  bread,  and  one  body,  even  as  we 
eat  of  one  bread  and  drink  of  o'fie  cup. 

THE    CONSECRATION. 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  0  Lord,  Jesus  Christ, 
Thou  almighty  and  everlasting  Son  of  the 
Father,  that  by  the  sacrifice  of  Thyself  upon 
the  cross,  offered  up  once  for  all,  Thou  didst 
perfect  them  that  are  sanctified,  and  ordain, 
as  a  memorial  and  seal  thereof.  Thy  Holy 
Supper,  in  which  Thou  givest  us  Thy  body  to 
«at,  and  Thy  blood  to  drink,  that  being  in 
"Thee,  even  as  Thou  art  in  us,  we  may  have 
eternal  life,  and  be  raised  up  at  the  last  day. 
Most  merciful  and  exalted  Redeemer,  we 
humbl}^  confess  that  we  are  not  worthy  of 
all  the  mercies,  and  of  all  the  truth,  which 
Thou  hast  shown  unto  us,  and  that,  by  reason 
of  our  sins,  we  are  too  impure  and  weak 
worthily  to  receive  Thy  saving  gifts.  Sanc- 
tify us  therefore,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  our 
bodies  and  souls,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and 
thus  fit  and  prepare  us  to  come  to  Thy  Sup- 
per, to  The  glory  of  Thy  grace,  and  to  our  own 
eternal  good.  And  in  whatsoever,  through 
weakness,  we  do  fail  and  come  short,  in  true 
repentance  and  sorrow  on  account  of  our  sins, 
in  living  faith  and  trust  in  Thy  merits,  and  in 
an  earnest  purpose  to  amend  our  sinful  lives, 
do  Thou  graciously  supply  and  grant,  out  of 
the  fullness  of  the  merits  of  Thy  bitter  suffer- 
ings and  death ;  to  the  end  that  we,  who  even 
in  this  present  world  desire  to  enjoy  Thee, 
our  only  comfort  and  Saviour,  in  the  Holy 


THE   HOLY   COMMUNION.  XXI 

Sacrament,  may  at  last  see  Thee  face  to  face 
in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom,  and  dwell  with 
Thee,  and  with  all  Thy  saints,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen ! 

[Then  the  Minister,  turning  toward  the  Altar,  shall  say:} 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  name ;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trepass 
against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
but  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen! 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  night  in 
which  He  was  betrayed,  took  bread ;  and 
when  He  had  given  thanks.  He  brake  and 
gave  it  to  His  disciples,  sa3dng,  Take,  eat ; 
this  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for  you;  this 
do  in  remembrace  of  me. 

After  the  same  manner,  also,  He  took  the 
cup,  when  He  had  supped,  and  when  He  had 
given  thanks,  He  gave  it  to  them,  saying, 
Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this  cup  is  the  New  Testa- 
ment in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and 
for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  this  do,  as 
oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 

Praise,  and  honor,  and  glory,  be  unto  Thee, 
0  Christ!  The  bread  which  we  bless  is  the 
communion  of  Thy  holy  body,  and  the  cup 
which  we  bless  is  the  communion  of  Thy  holy 
blood.  0  Thou  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father, 
sanctify  us  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  make  us 


THE    HOLY    COMMUNION. 


worthy  partakers  of  Thy  sacred  body  and 
blood,  that  we  may  be  cleansed  from  sin  and 
made  one  with  all  the  members  of  Thy 
Church  in  heaven  and  on  earth.  Lord  Jesus ! 
Thou  hast  bought  us:  to  Thee  Avill  we  live, 
to  Thee  will  we  die,  and  Thine  will  we  be 
forever.     Amen! 

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Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for  you ;  may 
it  strengthen  and  preserve  3^ou  in  the  true 
faith  unto  everlasting  life. 

(  When  he  giveth  the  Cup,  he  shall  say:) 

Take  and  drink,  this  is  the  true  blood  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed  for  you 
and  for  many  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  may 
it  strengthen  and  preserve  you  in  the  true 
faith  unto  everlasting  life. 

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Min. :  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
we  most  heartily  thank  Thee  that  Thou  hast 
again  vouchsafed  to  feed  us  with  the  most 
precious  body  and  blood  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our 
Savior  Jesus  Christ;  and  we  humbly  beseech 
Thee,  graciously  to  strengthen  us,  through 
this  holy  sacrament,  in  faith  toward  Thee,  in 
charity  toward  one  another,  and  in  the  blessed 
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I.  THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


SUNDAY. 


ox   OPENING    SERVICE. 

No.  20. 
A  LL  glory  be  to  God  on  High, 
-^^    AVho  hath  our  race  befriended  ! 
To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 

The  feud  at  last  is  ended ; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  toward  men, 
And  peace  shall  dwell  on  earth  again; 
O  thank  Him  for  His  goodness ! 

2  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust 

And  give  Thee  thanks  forever, 
O  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just 

And  wise,  and  changes  never : 
Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns, 
Done  is  whate'er  Thy  will  ordains; 

Blest  we  that  Thou  art  Ruler ! 

3  0  Jesus  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 

Son  of  Thy  heavenly  Father, 
O  Thou  who  hast  our  peace  restored 

And  straying  sheep  dost  gather, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high. 
From  out  our  depths  we  sinners  cry, 

Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus ! 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  Gift, 

Thou  Comforter  unfailine:. 


su^^)AT. 

O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift. 
And  let  Thy  power  availing 

Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread  ; 

For  us  the  Savior's  blood  was  shed, 
We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us  I 


No.  21. 


"DLESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  Word 

-^     AVe  ai^  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee ; 

Let  our  hearts  and  souls  be  stirred 

Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee ; 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy 
Draw^n  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

2  All  our  knowledge,  sense,  and  sight 

Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 
Till  Thy  Sx^irit  breaks  our  night 

With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded ; 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us, 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us. 

3  Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart ! 

Light  of  Light  from  God  proceeding, 
Oj)en  Thou  our  ears  and  heart. 

Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises, 
Hear  and  bless  our  prayers  and  praises ! 

L.  M.— Xo.  1. 
pHRIST  Jesus,  Lord  !  to  us  attend, 
^     The  Holy  Spirit  to  us  send. 
With  grace  to  rule  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead  us  on  in  wisdom's  way. 

2  Unseal  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise ; 


SUNDAY. 

Our  faith  increase,  and  light  bestow, 
That  we  Thy  name  may  truly  know. 

Until  we  join  the  hosts  that  cry: 
Holy  art  Thou,  0  Lord  most  high ! 
And  see  Thy  face,  O  Lord  of  might ! 
'Mid  endless  joy  and  blissful  light. 

Exalt  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit !  Three  in  One — 
To  Thee,  O  Holy  Trinity, 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  be. 

L.  M.— No.  1. 
T  ORD,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear, 
•^     And  by  Thy  Word  to  me  draw  near, 
Let  me  that  Word  still  pure  retain, 
Let  me  Thy  child  and  heir  remain. 

Thy  Word  can  move  the  inmost  heart, 
And  health  to  soul  and  sense  impart : 
To  this  my  soul  its  comfort  owes, 
This  peace  and  blessedness  bestows. 

Now  to  the  Triune  God  alone. 
Three  persons  on  one  blissful  throne, 
Unceasing  praise  and  glory  be 
In  time  and  through  eternity. 


No.  22. 


T  IGHT  of  Light,  enlighten  me 
^     Now  anew  the  day  is  dawning; 
Sun  of  grace,  the  shadows  flee. 

Brighten  Thou  my  Sunday  morning ; 
With  Thy  joyous  sunshine  blest 
Happy  is  my  day  of  rest ! 


2  Fount  of  all  my  joy  and  peace, 

To  Thy  living  waters  lead  me, 
Thou  from  earth  my  soul  release, 

And  with  grace  and  mercy  feed  me ; 
Bless  Thy  Word  that  it  may  prove 
Rich  in  fruits  of  faith  and  love. 

3  Kindle  Thou  the  sacrifice 

That  upon  my  lips  is  lying ; 
Clear  the  shadows  from  mine  eyes, 

That, from  every  error  flying, 
No  strange  fire  may  in  me  glow 
That  Thine  altar  doth  not  know. 

4  Let  me  with  my  heart  to-day, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  singing, 
Wrapt  awhile  from  earth  away. 

All  my  soul  to  Thee  upspringing, 
Have  a  foretaste  inly  given 
How  they  worship  Thee  in  heaven. 

5  Rest  in  me  and  I  in  Thee, 

Build  a  Paradise  within  me  ; 
O,  reveal  Thyself  to  me. 

Blessed  Love,  who  diedst  to  win  me; 
Fed  from  Thine  exhaustless  urn. 
Pure  and  bright  my  lamp  shall  burn. 

6  Hence  all  care,  all  vanity ! 

For  the  day  to  God  is  holy ; 
Come,  Thou  glorious  Majesty, 

Deign  to  fill  this  temple  lowly; 
Kothing  else  my  soul  shall  move, 
Simply  resting  in  Thy  love. 


6  L.  M.— No.  1. 
rPHY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 

■*•     Prepare  us  to  receive  Thy  word ; 
Now  let  Thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above ; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed. 
And  satisfied  with  Uving  bread. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 
And  may  we,  in  Thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  Thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  Thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

7  L.  M.— No.  1. 

T  CRD  Jesus,  though  but  two  or  three 
^    In  Thy  dear  name  assembled  be, 
Thou  wilt  among  them  show  Thy  face, 
And  bless  them  with  Thy  saving  grace. 

2  In  Thy  dear  name  again  we  meet, 
And  worshij:)  humbly  at  Thy  feet. 
Thou  wilt  Thy  gracious  Word  fulfill 
And  cheer  us  with  Thy  jDresence  still. 

3  0  Thou  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 
Thy  peace  and  comfort  now  bestow ; 
Abide  with  us  till  life  is  o'er 

And  make  us  Thine  for  evermore. 


b  SUNDAY. 

CLOSE    OF   SERVICE. 

8  No.  23. 

A  BIDE  with  us,  Lord  Jesus ! 
■^    Thy  grace  sustain  our  hearts, 
That  Satan  may  not  harm  us 
AVith  his  mahgnant  arts. 

2  Abide  with  the  assurance 

Of  Thy  redeeming  Word, 
That  peace,  now  and  liereafter, 
Be  ours  througli  Thee,  O  Lord. 

3  Abide,  and  with  Tliy  radiance 

Clieer  us,  resplendent  Light; 
Thy  truth  direct,  and  keep  us 
From  error's  gloomy  night. 

4  Abide,  and  let  Thy  blessing, 

Lord,  rest  on  us  alway, 
All  needful  strength  and  graces 
Grant  Thou  us  day  by  day. 

5  Abide,  be  Thy  protection 

Our  safety,  tower  and  shield, 
Lest  world  and  Satan  fell  us. 
And  drive  us  from  the  field. 

6  Abide  then  with  us,  Savior ! 

Our  constant,  faithful  Friend ; 
Grant  steadfastness  and  patience, 
And  vict'ry  in  the  end. 

9  Xo.  21. 

"OAV  our  worship  sweet  is  o'er — 

Singing,  praying,  teaching,  hearing: 
Let  us  gladly  God  adore, 

For  His  gracious  strength  and  cheering : 


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SUNDAY. 

Bless  His  name,  who  fain  would  save  us, 
For  the  rich  repast  He  gave  us- 

2  Now  the  Blessing  cheers  our  heart, 

And  the  Service  all  is  ended, 
Let  us  joyfully  depart, 

Be  our  souls  to  God  commended; 
His  good  Spirit  ever  guide  us, 
And  with  all  things  well  provide  us. 

3  Let  our  gomg  out  be  hi  est, 

Bless  our  entrance  in  like  measure ; 
Bless,  O  Lord,  our  toil  and  rest, 

Bless  our  bread,  our  grief  and  pleasure ; 
Be  in  death  Thy  blessing  given  ; 
And  make  us  blest  heirs  of  heaven ! 

10  C.  M.— No.  2. 

A  LMIGI-ITY  God,  Thy  Word  is  cast 
-^    Like  seed  upon  the  ground  ; 
O  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  slied  its  influence  round, 

2  Let  nut.  the  iuv  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
Make  it  take  root  in  every  heart. 
And  grow  in  faith  and  love ! 

3  Let  not  this  life's  deceitful  cares. 

Nor  worldly  wealth  and  joy. 
Nor  scorching  beam,  nor  stormy  blast 
The  rising  plant  destroy. 

4  Where'er  the  word  of  life  is  sown, 

A  large  increase  bestow, 
That  all  who  hear  Thy  messiige,  Lord, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 


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SUNDAY. 

No.  24. 
AN  what  has  now  been  sown, 
^     Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow ; 
The  power  is  Thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow : 
Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  Thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

2  To  Thee  our  wants  are  known, 

From  Thee  are  all  our  powers ; 
Accept  what  is  Thine  own, 

And  pardon  what  is  ours : 
Our  i^raises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  through  Thy  Word  a  blessing  give. 

3  O  grant  that  each  of  us. 

Who  meet  before  Thee  here. 
May  meet  together  thus 

When  Thou  and  Thine  appear. 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven  our  home; 
E'en  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come  I 

No.  19. 

T  ORD,  dismiss  us  Avith  Thy  blessing, 
^    Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each.  Thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

0  refresh  us ! 
Trav'ling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Tlianks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ; 


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SUNDAY. 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

So,  whene'er  the  signal  's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay. 
May  we,  ready, 

Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day ! 

L.  M.— No. 
fTHE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 
-*-     And  by  His  AVord  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels. 

Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts. 

And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 

Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here! 

8s.  7s.— No.  i 
MAY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Savior, 
-'■'^     And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


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ADVENT. 

BEGINNING    OF    THE   CHURCH    YEAR. 

No.  25. 

fTHE  new  clmrch-year  again  is  come, 
^     This  wakes  the  jo}'  of  Christendom ; 
Tliy  King,  O  Zion,  comes  to  thee, 
Rejoice,  rejoice  eternally ! 
Hallelujah! 

Now  in  our  midst  anew  are  heard 
The  lessons  of  God's  gracious  Word, 
That  lead  the  way  to  life  and  heaven ; 
Lord,  praise  to  Thee  for  this  be  given ! 
Hallelujah ! 

What  Thy  truth  teaches  o'er  and  o'er, 
By  which  our  faith  is  strengthened  more, 
Let  that  abide  in  us,  that  we 
May  render  endless  praise  to  Thee. 
Hallelujah ! 

No.  26. 
A  WAKE !  sons  of  the  kingdom, 
^     The  King  is  drawing  nigh ; 
Arise,  and  hail  with  gladness 

The  Ruler  from  on  high. 
Ye  Christians,  sound  the  peal ! 

Your  praise  and  homage  bring  Him, 
And  loud  liosannas  sing  Him 
With  holy  festive  zeal. 

2  Look  up  !  ye  drooping  mourners, 
The  King  is  very  near ; 
Away  with  grief  and  sorrow, 
For  lo  !  our  Help  is  here. 


11 


Behold,  in  holy  place— 
O  blessed  consolation  I — 
We  find  Him,  our  Salvation, 

In  His  pure  means  of  grace. 

3  Arise !  ye  much  afflicted. 

Your  King  is  not  afar ; 
Rejoice,  ye  long  dejected, 

Here  comes  the  Morning  Star. 
The  Lord  is  with  us  now ; 

Though  troubles  here  distress  you, 

With  comfort  He  will  bless  you, 
E'en  death  to  Him  shall  bow. 

4  Up,  up  !  ye  faint  and  fearful, 

The  King  now  comes  with  might; 
His  heart  hath  long  since  loved  us, 

And  makes  our  darkness  light. 
Now  are  our  sorrows  o'er ; 

No  wrath  shall  e'er  befall  us, 

Since  God  in  grace  doth  call  us 
His  children  evermore. 

5  Haste  then,  with  eager  footsteps, 

To  see  your  Sovereign  ;  there 
He  rides  as  King  of  Zion, 

Strong,  glorious,  meek,  and  fair. 
■  Draw^  near  the  Lord,  and  give 

Him  your  heart's  salutation, 

AVho  bringeth  great  salvation, 
And  bids  the  sinner  live. 

6  Our  Sovereign  still  remembers 

His  loved  ones  here  below 

With  gifts  of  royal  treasures, 

Yea,  doth  Himself  bestow. 


12 


17 


Through  His  blest  Word  and  grace ; 

O  King,  arrayed  in  splendor, 

To  Thee  all  praise  we  render, 
Here,  and  there  face  to  face. 

Lord,  how  Thou  dost  enrich  us ! 

Thyself  made  poor  and  weak  ; 
O,  Love  beyond  expression, 

That  can  thus  sinners  seek ! 
What  can  we  do  for  Thee  ? 

We  will  love's  tribute  bring  Thee, 

And  glad  hosannas  sing  Thee, 
And  ever  grateful  be. 

No.  22. 

n  LAD  Hosanna !  David's  Son 
^     Comes  to  Zion :  come,  adore  Him  ; 
O,  set  up  the  regal  throne. 

Raise  a  thousand  arches  o'er  Him : 
Strew  the  palm,  prepare  His  w^ay, 
This  is  high  reception-day. 

Glad  Hosanna  !  welcome  Thou ! 

We  go  forth  v>'ith  praise  to  meet  Thee. 
Waiting  hearts  in  homage  now 

Lay  we  at  Thy  feet  to  greet  Thee ; 
Enter  Thou  our  portals,  Lord, 
Welcomed  by  us  and  adored. 

3  Glad  Hosanna !  King  of  kings, 
Prince  of  peace.  Hero  victorious! 
Thy  achievement  for  us  brings 

Spoils  of  warfare  rich  and  glorious. 
Thy  dominion  will  endure. 
And  Thv  realm  alone  stands  sure. 


13 


4  Glad  Hosanna !  Honored  Guest, 

We  too  are  Thy  subjects-royal, 
Chosen  by  Thee  to  be  blest: 

May  we  e'er  to  Thee  prove  loyal, 
And  Thy  scepter  ne'er  disown ; 
In  us,  Lord,  rule  Thou  alone! 

5  Glad  Hosanna !  Nazarene, 

For  Thy  meekness  we  adore  Thee. 
Though  a  servant's  humble  mien 

Would  conceal  Thine  inner  glory, 
Zion  doth  still  know  and  own 
Thee  as  God's  and  David's  Son. 

6  Glad  Hosanna!  Help  good  Lord ; 

Grant  success  and  grace,  we  pray  Thee. 
May  we  all  with  one  accord 

With  an  upright  heart  obey  Thee. 
Thou  wilt  every  one  receive 
Who  will  hear  Thee  and  believe. 

7  Glad  Hosanna !  Let  us  here 

O'er  low  Olivet  attend  Thee, 
Till  we  shall  for  aye  revere 

Thee  on  high ;  Oh,  thither  wend  we. 
There's  our  heavenly  Bethphage ; 
High  Hosanna  there  to  Thee ! 

8  Glad,  Hosanna!  we  accord 

Thee  our  welcome,  and  implore  Thee : 
Come,  Thou  Blessed  of  the  Lord ! 

Joyous  hearts  are  open  for  Thee. 
Glad  Hosanna !  Art  Thou  near? 
Hallelujah !  Thou  art  here ! 


li  ADVENT. 

18 

O  AY  with  what  salutations 
^     Shall  I  Thine  advent  greet? 
Desire  of  all  the  nations, 

My  Joy  and  Refuge  meet ! 
O  Jesus,  Jesus !  lead  me 

On  by  Thy  blessed  light, 
Teach  me  whate'cr  delights  Thee 

To  understand  aright. 

2  "With  palms  doth  Zion  meet  Thee, 

Spreads  branches  in  the  way; 
To  raise  my  soul  to  greet  Thee 

Glad  psalms  I'll  sing  to-day. 
My  heart  shall  bloom  forever 

With  joys  and  praises  new, 
And  from  Thy  name  shall  never 

Withhold  the  honor  due. 

3  A\T:iat  hast  thou  e'er  neglected 

For  my  good  here  below  ? 
When  heart  and  soul  dejected, 

Were  sunk  in  deepest  woe, 
When  from  Thy  presence  hidden, 

Where  peace  and  pleasures  are. 
Thou  camest,  and  hast  bidden 

Me  joy  again,  my  Star! 

4  In  bitter  bondage  lying. 

Thou  com'st  and  sett'st  me  free, 
'Neath  scorn  and  shame  when  sighing, 

Thou  com'st  and  raisest  me. 
Thy  grace  high  honor  gives  me, 

Abundance  doth  bestow, 


No.  13. 


15 


That  wastes  not,  nor  deceives  me 
As  earthly  riches  do. 

5  No  other  impulse  led  Thee 

To  leave  Thy  throne  above^ 
Upon  Thine  errand  sped  Thee, 

But  world-embracing  love ! 
A  love  that  deeply  feeleth 

The  wants  and  woes  of  men, 
No  tongue  its  fullness  telleth, 

It  passeth  human  ken. 

6  Sin's  debt,  the  mighty  burden, 

Let  not  Thy  heart  affright ; 
The  Lord  will  freely  pardon, 

His  grace  will  cover  quite. 
He  comes !  He  comes !  salvation 

Proclaiming  everj'where, 
Secures  His  chosen  nation 

Their  heritage  so  fair. 

7  Thy  foes,  why  should  they  move  Thee? 

Their  wiles  and  rage  are  vain, 
Thy  Savior,  who  doth  love  thee, 

"Will  scatter  them  again. 
O  come.  Thou  Son,  and  lead  us 

To  everlasting  light, 
Up  to  Thy  mansions  guide  us 

Of  glory  and  delight. 

19  No.  27. 

T  ET  us  all  in  God  rejoice, 
-^     Who  is  pleased  to  save  us ; 
Let  us  praise  with  heart  and  voice, 
For  His. Son  He  gave  us. 


16 


20 


2  He  descends  to  sorrows  here 

As  a  servant  lowh', 
That  in  heaven  we  may  appear 
Princes  high  and  holy. 

3  Wealth  to  give  He  poor  became — 

Is  not  this  a  wonder  ? 
Therefore  let  us  praise  His  name 
While  His  grace  we  ponder. 

4  Lord  !  this  year  Thy  favor  show, 

Banish  sin  and  sadness : 

All  who  fain  would  have  it  so 

Say  Amen  with  gladness. 

C.  M.— ^'o.  2. 
IT  ARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Savior  comes, 
•'-'-    The  Savior  promised  long ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release. 

In  Satan's  bondage  held : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray ; 
And  on  the  eyes,  oppressed  Avith  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind. 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 


5  Our  glad  hosaniias,  Prince  of  Peace ! 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 

-i^l  7s. — No.  4. 

TS  this  Jesus,  then,  the  Lord, 
-^     Promised  since  the  world  began  ? 
Ask  the  blind  to  sight  restored, 
Ask  the  lame  who  leaped  and  ran ; 

2  Ask  the  once  loathed  leper  clean, 

Ask  the  dead  to  life  restored : 
\  They  will  tell  thee  Christ  hath  bee^,— 
Christ  will  ever  be — the  Lord. 

3  Say  thou,  poor  man,  hath  not  He, 

As  the  Prophet  spake  of  old, 
Preaclied  His  Gospel  unto  thee? 
Is  not  this  the  Christ  foretold  ? 

4  Come  unto  Him,  all  ye  meek, 

Shun  not  of  His  cross  the  shame: 
Blest  all  they  His  love  who  seek, 
Bearing  witness  to  His  name. 


22 


TJAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
^^  Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free. 
To  take  away  transgression. 

And  rule  in  equity. 


No.  13. 


18  ADVENT. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Tlieir  darkness  turn  to  Hght, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth. 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth ; 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend, 
His  kingdom  still  increasing — 

A  kingdom  without  end : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove : 
His  name  shall  stand  forever  ; 

That  name  to  us  is  love. 

23  c.  ii.-xo. 

TOY  to  the  world !  the  Lord  has  come ! 
^     Let  earth  receive  her  King: 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room. 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth !  the  Savior  reigns, 
Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 


19 


While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  Xo  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow. 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

24  No.  13, 

fTHE  Bridegroom  soon  will  call  us : 
-^     Come,  all  ye  wedding  guests ! 
May  not  His  voice  appall  us 

While  slumber  binds  our  breasts: 
May  all  our  lamps  be  burning, 

And  oil  be  found  in  store, 
That  we,  with  Him  returni-ng, 

May  open  find  the  door. 

2  There  shall  we  see  delighted 

Our  dear  Redeemer's  face, 
Who  leads  our  souls  benighted 

To  glory  by  His  grace ; 
The  patriarchs  sliall  meet  us, 

The  prophets'  holy  band, 
Apostles,  martyrs,  greet  us 

In  that  celestial  land. 

3  They  will  not  blush  to  own  us 

As  brv)thers,  sisters  dear, 
Love  ever  will  be  shown  us 
Wlien  we  with  them  appear ; 


20  CHRISTMAS. 

We  all  shall  come  before  Him, 
Who  for  us  Man  became, 

As  Lord  and  God  adore  Him, 
And  ever  bless  His  name. 

4  Our  Father,  rich  in  blessing, 

Will  give  us  crowns  of  gold, 
And  to  His  bosom  pressing, 

Impart  a  bliss  untold, 
Will  welcome  with  embraces 

Of  never-ending  love, 
And  deck  us  with  His  graces 

In  blissful  realms  above. 

5  In  mansions  fair  and  spacious 

Will  God  the  feast  prepare, 
And,  ever  kind  and  gracious. 

Bid  us  its  riches  share ; 
There  bliss  that  knows  no  measure 

From  springs  of  love  shall  flow, 
And  never  changing  pleasure 

His  bountv  will  bestow. 


CHRISTMAS. 

25  L.  M.— No.  1. 

"DEHOLD!  behold!  what  wonders  here  ! 
^    The  gloomy  night  turns  bright  and  clear, 
A  brilliant  light  dispels  the  shade, 
The  stars  before  it  pale  and  fade. 

2  A  wondrous  light  it  is,  I  trow, 

And  not  the  ancient  sun  shines  now, 
For,  contrary  to  nature,  night 
Is  turned  bv  it  to  dav  so  bright. 


CHRISTMAS.  21 

3  What  means  He  to  announce  to  us, 
Who  nature's  course  can  aUer  thus  ? 
A  mighty  work  designed  must  be, 
When  such  a  mighty  sign  we  see. 

4  To  us  vouchsafed  can  it  be 

The  iSun  of  Righteousness  to  see, 
The  8tar  from  Jacob's  stem  so  bright, 
The  woman's  Seed,  tlie  Gentiles'  Light? 

5  'Tis  even  so — for  from  the  sky 
Heaven's  hosts  with  joyful  tidings  hie, 
That  He  is  born  in  Bethlehem's  stall, 
Who  Savior  is  and  Lord  of  all ! 

6  Oh  blessedness !  the  goodly  throng 
Of  sainted  fathers  waited  long 

To  see  this  day,  with  hope  deferred, 

As  we  may  learn  from  God's  own  Word. 

26  L.  M.— No.  1. 

TT  is  a  time  of  joy  to-day, 
-*-     With  mourning  and  with  woe  away ! 
Woe,  woe  to  him  who  us  reviled  ! 
God's  seen  in  flesh,— we're  reconciled. 

2  The  Lord  who  bears  our  sin  is  here. 
Who'll  bruise  the  serpent's  head  is  near, 
The  death  of  death — the  woe  of  hell — 
The  Lord  of  Life  with  us  doth  dwell. 

3  All  foes  are  put  our  feet  beneath. 
For  sin  and  Satan,  hell  and  death, 
Are  brought  to  shame  and  put  to  flight 
Upon  this  great,  this  wondrous  night. 

4  Oh !  happy  world,  thrice  happy  they, 
Who  on  this  lowly  Infant  stay 


22  CIIRIfiTMAS. 

Their  souls,  and  with  believing  eyes 
In  Him  their  Savior  recognize. 

5  Now  praise  the  Lord  whoe'er  can  praise — 
Who,  from  their  low  estate  to  raise 

His  enemies,  from  His  high  throne 
Sent  down  His  loved.  His  only  Son. 

6  Up !  join  the  angel  host  and  cry, 
Now  glory  be  to  God  most  High  ; 
Let  peace  prevail  the  -world  around. 
Good-will  to  men  and  joy  abound. 

27  No.  28. 

T  IGHTLY  bound  my  bosom,  ringing 

Joyous  lays,  when  in  praise 
Angels  all  are  singing. 

List!  O  list  the  swelling  chorus: 
''Christ  is  born!"  this  fair  morn 
Fills  the  welkin  o'er  us. 

2  Forth  to-day  the  Conq'uror  goeth, 

Who  the  foe,  sin  and  woe, 
Death  and  hell  o'erthroweth. 

God  with  man  becomes  united, 
Flesh  is  made  for  our  aid, 

Healing  all  that's  blighted. 

3  Shall  we  still  dread  God's  displeasure, 

Who  to  save  freely  gave 
Us  His  dearest  Treasure  ? 

Who  from  all  the  ills  that  grieve  us, 
In  His  love  from  above 

Sends  Him  to  relieve  us  ? 

4  Should  He,  who  Himself  imparted. 

Aught  withhold  from  the  fold, 


CHRISTMAS.  23 

Leave  us  broken-hearted? 

Should  the  *Son  of  God  not  love  us, 
Who  to  cheer  suff'rers  here 

Left  His  throne  above  us  ? 

5  If  our  blessed  Lord  and  Maker 

Hated  men,  would  He  then 
Be  of  flesh  partaker? 

If  He  in  our  woe  delighted 
Would  He  bear  all  the  care 

Of  our  race  benighted? 

6  He  becomes  the  Lamb  that  taketh 

Sin  away,  and  for  aye 
Full  atonement  maketh. 

For  our  life  His  own  He  tenders, 
And  our  race,  by  His  grace, 

Meet  for  glory  renders. 

7  Lowly  lies  He  in  the  manger, 

And  to  all  sends  the  call : 
Ye  are  freed  from  danger — 

Cease  your  wailing  in  your  weakness, 
All  your  stains,  all  your  pains, 

I  have  borne  in  meekness. 

8  Come,  then,  banish  all  your  sadness, 

One  and  all,  great  and  small, 
Come  with  songs  of  gladness ; 

Love  Him  who  with  love  is  glowing, 
Tiew  the  star  near  and  far 

Light  and  joy  bestowing. 

9  Ye  whose  anguish  knew  no  measure, 

Grieve  no  more,  see  the  door 
To  celestial  pleasure : 
Come,  He  will  your  journey  gladden 


C1IHIST.MA8. 

To  the  rest  of  the  blest, 

Where  no  sin  shall  sadden. 

10  Ye  whom  conscience  sorely  troubles^ 

All  whose  toil,  pain  to  foil, 
But  its  wrath  redoubles. 

Hither  come  with  all  your  bruises. 
Here  is  One  who  to  none 

Healing  balm  refuses. 

11  Come  all  ye  whom  want  oppresses, 

Here  behold  gems  and  gold, 
All  He  freely  blesses. 

Come  and  taste  that  He  is  gracious- 
To  our  hearts  He  imparts 

Jewels  rare  and  precious, 

12  Let  me  in  my  arms  receive  Thee, 

On  Thy  breast  let  me  rest, 
Savior,  ne'er  to  leave  Thee ! 

Since  Thou  hast  Thyself  presented 
Now  to  me,  I  shall  be 

Evermore  contented. 

13  Xow  that  Thou  my  nature  wearest 

Guilt  no  more  racks  me  sore — 
Thou  its  burden  bearest. 

Now  from  every  spot  and  wrinkle 
I  am  free,  since  Thou  me 

"With  Thy  blood  dost  sprinkle. 

14  I  am  pure  in  Thee,  believing. 

From  Thy  store  evermore 
Richest  robes  receiving. 

In  my  heart  I  will  enfold  Thee, 
Treasure  rare !  Let  me  there 

Raptured  ever  hold  Thee  I 


CHKISTMAS.  25 

15  Thee  I  will  depart  from  never 

While  I've  breath,  nor  shall  death 

From  Thy  love  me  sever ! 

And  in  heaven,  by  saints  surrounded, 

I  shall  be  still  with  Thee, 
Tasting  bliss  unbounded ! 


28  L.  M.— No.  1. 

^ROM  heaven  above  to  earth  I  come 
To  bear  good  news  to  every  home , 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 
Whereof  I  now  will  sav  and  sing. 


F' 


2  To  you  this  night  is  born  a  child 
Of  Mary,  chosen  mother  mild  ; 
This  little  child,  of  lowly  birth, 
Shall  be  the  joy  of  all  the  earth. 

3  'Tis  Christ,  our  God,  who  far  on  high 
Hath  heard  your  sad  and  bitter  cry ; 
Himself  will  your  salvation  be. 
Himself  from  sin  will  make  you  free, 

4  He  brings  those  blessings,  long  ago 
Prepared  l)y  God  for  all  below ; 
Plenceforth  His  kingdom  open  stands 
To  you,  as  to  the  angel  bands. 

5  These  are  the  tokens  ye  shall  mark, 
The  swaddling  clothes  and  manger  dark ; 
There  shail  ye  find  the  young  child  laid. 

By  whom  the  heavens  and  earth  were  made. 

6  Now  let  us  all  with  gladsome  cheer 
Follow  the  shepherds,  and  draw  near 


26 


To  see  this  wondrous  gift  of  God, 
Who  hath  His  only  Son  bestowed. 

7  Give  heed,  my  heart,  lift  up  thine  eyes! 
Who  is  it  in  yon  manger  lies  ? 

Who  is  this  child  so  young  and  fair? 
The  blessed  Christ-child  lieth  there. 

8  Welcome  to  earth,  Thou  noble  Guest, 
Through  whom  the  sinful  world  is  l)lest ! 
Thou  com'st  to  share  our  misery, 
What  can  we  render,  Lord,  to  Thee ! 

9  Ah,  Lord,  M'bo  hast  created  all, 

How  hast  Thou  made  Thee  weak  and  small, 
That  Thou  must  choose  Thy  infant  bed 
AVhere  ass  and  ox  but  lately  fed ! 

10  Were  earth  a  thousand  times  as  fair. 
Beset  with  gold  and  jewels  rare, 
She  yet  were  far  too  i)oor  to  be 

A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

11  For  yelvets  soft  and  silken  stuff 
Thou  hast  but  hay  and  straw  so  rough. 
Whereon  Tliou  King,  so  rich  and  great. 
As  'twere  Thy  heaven,  art  throned  in  state. 

12  Thus  hath  it  i)leased  Thee  to  make  plain 
The  truth  to  us  poor  fools  and  vain, 

That  this  world's  honor,  wealth,  and  might 
Are  naught  and  w^orthless  in  Thy  sight. 

13  Ah,  dearest  Jesus,  Holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 


CIimSTMAS. 

14  My  heart  for  very  joy  doth  leap, 
My  Hps  no  more  can  silence  keep ; 
I  too  must  raise  with  joyful  tongue 
That  sweetest  ancient  cradle-song — ■ 

15  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 
AVho  unto  man  His  8un  hath  given  ! 
AVhile  angels  sing  with  pious  mirth 
A  glad  New  Year  to  all  the  earth. 


29  L.  M.— No. 

^O  Shepherds,  as  they  watched  by  night, 
Appeared  a  troop  of  angels  bright ; 
Behold  the  tender  babe,  they  said, 
In  yonder  lowly  manger  laid, 


T' 


2  At  Bethlehem  in  David's  town. 
As  Micah  did  of  old  make  known ; 
'Tis  Jesus  Christ,  your  Lord  and  King, 
Who  doth  to  all  salvation  bring. 

3  Rejoice  ye,  then,  that  through  His  Son 
God  is  Avith  sinners  now  at  one ; 

Made  like  yourselves  of  flesh  and  blood, 
Your  brother  is  th'  eternal  Good. 

4  What  harm  can  sin  and  death  then  do  ? 
The  true  God  now  abides  with  you : 
Let  Hell  and  Satan  chide  and  chafe, 
God  is  your  brother — ye  are  safe. 

5  Not  one  He  will  nor  can  forsake 
Who  Him  his  confidence  doth  make : 
Let  all  his  wiles  the  tempter  try, 
You  may  his  utmost  powers  defy. 


Z5  CllIlI.ST.MAS. 

6  You  must  at  last  prevail ;  for  see, 
God's  kindred  now  in  Christ  are  we. 
To  God  forever  give  ye  praise, 
Patient  and  cheerful  all  your  days. 

30  L.  M.— No.  1. 

\rOW  praise  we  Christ,  the  Holy  One, 
^^     The  spotless  virgin  Mary's  Son, 
Far  as  the  blessed  sun  doth  shine, 
E'en  to  the  world's  remote  confine. 

2  He  who  Himself  all  things  did  make, 
A  servant's  form  vouchsafed  to  take, 
That  He  as  man  mankind  might  win. 
And  save  His  creatures  from  their  sin. 

3  The  grace  of  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 
On  the  chaste  mother  was  outpoured ; 
A  virgin  pure  and  undefiled 

In  wondrous  wise  conceived  a  child. 

4  The  holy  maid  became  th'  abode 
And  temple  of  the  living  God, 

And  she,  who  knew  not  man,  was  blest 
"With  God's  own  Word  made  manifest. 

5  The  noble  mother  bore  a  Son, 
For  so  did  Gabriel's  promise  run. 
When  John  confessed,  and  leapt  with  joy, 
Ere  yet  the  mother  knew  her  boy. 

6  In  a  rude  manger  stretched  on  hay. 
In  poverty  content  He  lay ; 

With  milk  was  fed  the  Lord  of  all. 
Who  feeds  the  ravens  when  thev  call. 


CHRISTMAS.  29 

7  Th'  angelic  choirs  rejoice,  and  raise 
Their  voice  to  Gocl  in  songs  of  praise ; 
To  humble  shei:>herds  is  proclaimed 

The  Shepherd  who  the  world  hath  framed. 

8  Honor  to  Thee,  O  Christ,  be  paid, 
Pure  Offspring  of  a  holy  maid, 
With  Father,  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Till  time  in  time's  abyss  be  lost. 

31  C.  M.— No.  2. 

pRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  ye  Christians !  Yea, 
-*-      Praise  the  Eternal  One, 
Who  opens  heaven  to  us  this  day, 
And  gives  us  His  own  Son. 

2  He  comes  from  His  loved  Father's  side, 

Becomes  an  infant  small, 
And  lies  with  scarce  a  want  supplied 
Weak  in  an  humble  stall. 

3  His  power  divine  aside  is  laid, 

No  crown  adorns  His  brow ; 
The  mighty  God  who  all  things  made 
Comes  as  a  servant  now. 

4  He  nestles  at  His  mother's  breast, 

Her  precious  nursling  boy, 
Whom  saints  and  angels  call  the  Blest, 
And  w^ho  is  all  their  joy. 

5  He  is  the  Root  of  David's  line. 

King  David's  Lord  and  Son, 
Through  whom  and  by  whose  grace  divine 
The  kino-dom  must  be  M^on. 


30  CHRISTMAS. 

6  A  wonderful  exchange  He  makes, 

He  puts  on  flesh  and  blood, 
Then  gives  us  back  in  what  He  takes, 
His  Godhead  as  our  good. 

7  He  serves,  that  I  a  lord  may  be. 

And  gives  His  life  for  mine ; 
How  could  His  love  do  more  for  me  ? 
O  mystery  divine! 

8  To-day  He  opens  us  the  door 

Of  blissful  Paradise, 
The  cherub  threatens  there  no  more ; 
Then  let  His  praises  rise ! 

32.  No.  13. 

DEJOICE,  rejoice,  ye  Christians, 
^^    With  all  your  hearts  this  morn  ! 
Oh,  hear  the  blessed  tidings, 

*'  The  Lord,  the  Christ,  is  born!" 
Now  brought  us  by  the  angels 

That  stand  about  God's  throne : 
O  lovely  are  the  voices 

That  make  such  tidings  known. 

2  0  hearken  to  their  singing, 

"  This  Child  shall  be  your  Friend, 
The  Father  so  hath  willed  it, 

That  thus  your  woes  should  end ; 
The  Son  is  freely  given, 

That  in  Him  ye  may  have 
The  Father's  grace  and  blessing, 

And  know  he  loves  to  save. 

3  "  Nor  deem  the  form  too  lowly 

That  clothes  Him  at  this  hour ; 


CHRISTMAS.  31 


For  know  ye  what  it  hideth  ? 

'Tis  God's  almighty  jDOwer. 
Though  now  within  the  manger 

So  poor  and  weak  He  Ues, 
He  is  the  Lord  of  all  things, 

He  reigns  above  the  skies, 

"  Sin,  death,  and  hell,  and  Satan 

Have  lost  the  victory  ; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them, 

As  ye  shall  surely  see ; 
Their  wrath  shall  nought  avail  them, 

Fear  not,  their  reign  is  o'er  ; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them, — 

0  hear  and  doubt  no  more." 


33 


T  ISTEN  to  those  happy  voices 
-^     Of  the  radiant  angel  throng ! 
How  the  earth  and  sky  rejoices ! 
All  the  air  is  full  of  song ! 

Hallelujah  !  blissful  morn  ! 

Hallelujah  !  Christ  is  born  ! 

2  Hear  ye  not  the  bright-robed  angel 

Cheering  shepherds  in  the  field — 
Telling  them  the  sweet  Evangel 

That  the  woes  of  man  are  healed? 
Hear  ye  not  the  angel  say  : 
Fear  ye  not,  be  glad  to-day  ? 

3  Bid  the  fiend  of  hell  defiance ! 

Conquer'd  now  is  every  foe  ! 
In  His  name  have  full  reliance. 
Who  hath  borne  our  sin  and  woe ! 


No.  29. 


32  CHRISTMAS. 

Hallelujah — death  is  braved  ! 
Hallelujah — we  are  saved ! 

4  Should  we  not  with  songs  of  gladness 

Glory  give  to  God  for  aye  ? 
Why  be  bowed  with  grief  and  sadness 
When  our  sins  are  borne  away  ? 

Praise  Him — with  the  angels  vie — 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ! 

5  Swell,  ye  saints,  the  blissful  chorus, 

Roll  it  onward  lik:e  a  sea ! 
As  the  angels,  hovering  o'er  us, 

Still  repeat  the  melody. 
Hear  ye  not  the  angel  say : 
Fear  ye  not,  be  glad  to-day  ? 

6  Gladly  we  repeat  the  story — 

Vie  with  angels  while  the}'  sing : 
Be  to  God  immortal  glor}^ — 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King ! 
Hallelujah,  blissful  morn  ! 
Hallelujah,  Christ  is  born ! 

34  L.  M.— No.  1. 

IHE  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more. 
The  heavenly  Guest  is  at  the  door, 
The  blessed  w^ords  the  shepherds  thrill — 
The  joyous  tidings :  Peace,  Good-w411 ! 

2  To  David's  city  let  us  fly. 
Where  angels  sing  beneath  the  sky ; 
Through  plain  and  village  pressing  near. 
And  news  from  God  with  shepherds  hear. 

3  O  let  us  go  with  quiet  mind, 
The  gentle  Babe  with  shepherds  find, 


rpi 


CHRISTMAS.  33 

To  gaze  on  Him  who  gladdens  them, 
The  loveUest  flower  of  Jesse's  stem. 

4  The  lowly  Savior  meekly  lies, 
Laid  ofi"  the  splendor  of  the  skies ; 
No  crown  bedecks  His  forehead  fair, 
No  pearl,  nor  gem,  nor  silk  is  there. 

5  No  human  glory,  might,  and  gold, 
The  lovely  Infant's  form  enfold; 
The  manger  and  the  swaddlings  poor 
Are  His,  whom  angels'  songs  adore. 

6  O  wake  our  hearts,  in  gladness  sing, 
And  keep  our  Christmas  with  our  King, 
Till  living  song,  from  loving  souls, 
Like  sound  of  mighty  water  rolls. 

7  O  holy  Child,  Thy  manger  gleams 

Till  earth  and  heaven  glow  with  its  beams, 
Till  midnight  hath  noon's  brightness  won. 
And  Jacob's  Star  outshines  the  sun. 

8  Thou  Patriarch's  joy.  Thou  Prophet's  song, 
Thou  heav'nly  Day-Spring  looked  for  long, 
Thou  Son  of  man.  Incarnate  Word, 
Great  David's  Son,  great  David's  Lord ! 

9  Come  Jesus,  glorious  heav'nly  Guest, 
Keep  Thine  own  Christmas  in  our  breast, 
Then  David's  harp-strings,  hushed  so  long, 
Shall  swell  our  jubilee  of  song. 

3 


34  CHRISTMAS. 

35  No.  12. 

A  GREAT  and  mighty  wonder 
Our  Christmas  festal  brings: 
On  earth,  a  lowly  Infant, 
Behold  the  King  of  kings. 

2  The  AYord  is  made  incarnate, 

Descending  from  on  high ; 
And  Cherubim  to  shepherds 
Sing  anthems  from  the  sky. 

3  And  we  with  them  triumphant, 

Repeat  the  hymn  again : 
"To  God  on  high  be  glory, 
And  peace  on  earth  to  men!" 

4  AVhile  thus  they  sing  your  Monarch, 

Those  bright  angelic  bands, 
Rejoice,  ye  vales  and  mountains ! 
Ye  oceans,  clap  your  hands ! 

5  Since  all  He  comes  to  ransom, 

By  all  be  He  adored, 
The  Infant  born  in  Bethlehem, 
The  Savior  and  the  Lord ! 

6  And  idol-forms  shall  perish, 

And  error  shall  decay, 
And  Christ  shall  wield  His  scepter, 
Our  Lord  and  God  for  aye. 

No.  30. 
npHIS  is  the  happy  Christmas-morn, 
■■-      This  is  the  day  the  Christ  was  born ; 
Loud  let  the  song  of  triumph  ring; 
Hosanna  to  our  Savior-Kins: ! 


36 


CHRISTMAS.  36 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  has  come ! 
Prepare  the  holy  Christ-child  room ; 
Lo,  see,  the  Day-star  dawneth  bright ! 
0  blessed  Star  be  Thou  our  light ! 

Thou  heavenly  Guide, 

With  us  abide !  Amen^ 

2  Let  heaven  and  earth  with  gladness  ring! 
The  Savior  comes,  the  new-born  King ! 
Behold  Him  in  a  manger  laid, 

Sweet  Babe,  in  swaddling  clothes  arrayed : 
He,  the  eternal  Word  of  grace, 
Comes  down  to  save  our  fallen  race. 
Let  earth  rejoice  in  highest  strains! 
Glory  to  God,  Messiah  reigns ! 

In  Him  confide, 

Whate'er  betide !  Amen. 

3  Bright  angel  choir-*  in  glitt'ring  train, 
With  grand  hosannas  sweep  the  plain ; 
And  unto  humble  shepherds  bring 
Tidings  of  Christ,  the  heav'nly  King. 
O  loving  Savior  of  our  race, 

In  whom  the  rich  and  poor  find  grace — 
We'll  spread  Thy  Gospel's  cheering  ray! 
Thou  art  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way: 

Thyself  accord 

To  us,  0  Lord  1  Amen. 

37  C.  M.— No.  2. 

AN  Judah's  plains  as  shepherds  kept 
^     Watch  o'er  their  flocks  by  night, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared, 
Clad  in  celestial  light. 


ob  CHlUbTMAS. 

2  Awe-struck  the  vision  they  regard, 

Appalled  with  trembling  fear ; 

When  thus  a  cherub-voice  divine 

Breathed  sweetly  on  their  ear: 

3  "  Shepherds  of  Judah !  cease  your  fears, 

And  calm  your  troubled  mind ; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

4  "  This  day  almighty  love  fulfills 

Its  great  eternal  word ; 
This  day  is  born  in  Bethlehem 
A  Savior,  Christ  the  Lord. 

5  There  shall  you  find  the  heav'nly  babe 

In  humblest  weeds  arrayed ; 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swaddling  clothes, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

6  He  ceased,  and  sudden  all  around 

Appeared  a  radiant  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
They  sang  tldeir  choral  song: 

7  "  Glory  to  God,  from  whom  on  high 

All-gracious  mercies  flow ! 
AVho  sends  His  heav'n-descended  i)eace 
To  dwell  with  man  below." 

38  No.  31. 

pOME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing: 
^  Gome,  see  in  the  manger  the  angels'  great  King! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
||:  O  come  ye,  come  hither  :'?  to  worsliip  the  Lord. 


.SYLVESTER   EVE. 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the  skies ; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin  He  does  not  despise: 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord ; 

Ij:  0  come  ye,  come  hither,  :|1  to  worship  the  Lord. 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels,  all  singing  in  heaven, 
*'To  God  in  the  Highest  all  glory  be  given!" 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 

||:  O  come  ye,  come  hither,  :|1  to  worship  the  Lord. 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth. 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word ! 

||:  0  come,  let  us  hasten  :||  to  worship  the  Lord! 


39 


SYLVESTER  EVE. 

7s. — No.  4. 
TVTinLE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
'  *     Hasted  through  the  dying  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 

2  Fixed  in  an  eternal  state. 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait. 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon,  Lord,  our  sins  anew; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 
With  eternity  in  view. 

4  Bless  Thy  Word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Savior's  love ; 


38  SYLVESTER   EVE. 

And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 


ff 


40  No.  11. 

[OLY  Father!  Thou  hast  taught  us 
We  should  live  to  Thee  alone ; 
Year  by  year,  Thy  hand  hath  brought  us 

On  through  dangers  oft  unknown. 
When  we  wandered,  Thou  hast  found  us, 

When  we  doubted,  sent  us  light; 
Still  Thine  arm  has  been  around  us. 

All  our  paths  were  in  Thy  sight. 

2  In  the  world  will  foes  assail  us, 

Craftier,  stronger  far  than  we ; 
And  the  strife  will  never  fail  us. 

Till  our  death  shall  set  us  free. 
Therefore,  Lord,  we  come  believing 

Thou  canst  give  the  power  we  need, 
Through  the  prayer  of  faith  receiving 

Strength,  the  Spirit's  strength,  indeed. 

3  We  would  trust  in  Thy  protecting, 

Wholly  rest  U})on  Thine  arm, 
Follow  wholly  Thy  directing, 

Thou  our  only  guard  from  harm; 
Keep  us  from  our  own  undoing. 

Help  us  turn  to  Thee  when  tried; 
Still  our  footsteps.  Father!  viewing, 

Keep  us  ever  at  Thy  side. 


41 


SYLVESTER   EVE.  39 

7s. — Xo.  4- 


T70II  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
■*-      Constant  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness ; 
Father  and  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength!  be  Thou  our  Stay; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness, 
Be  our  true  and  living  Way. 

3  Which  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread — 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

4  Mate  us  faithful,  make  us  pure; 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own; 
Help  Thy  servants  to  endure ; 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown, 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 

42  xo.  11. 

TI/'HO  shall  ope  for  us  the  portals 
'  ^      Of  the  new  approaching  year? 
Who  shall  guide  us,  who  protect  us 

From  all  danger,  harm,  and  fear? 
Who  shall  give  us  strength  and  courage, 

Patience,  hope,  and  wisdom  too, 
That  we  may,  as  cheerful  pilgrims, 

Still  our  journej'  here  pursue? 


40  NEW    YKAH, 

2  There's  but  One  can  ope  tbr  portals 

Of  the  year  we  enter  on ; 
Tliere's  but  One  can  lead  us  safely 

On  the  way  that  we  must  run. 
Who  is  this  so  great  and  mighty, 

Wlio  is  this  our  strength  and  shield? 
Has  He  ever  spoken  to  us^ 

And  Himself  to  us  revealed? 

3  Yes,  His  precious  Word  reveals  Him, 

Tells  us  of  His  boundless  love, 
Of  that  mercy  and  compassion 

Whicli  lias  brought  Him  from  above. 
And  His  Name? — 0  yes!  'tis  precious — 

Jesus,  Savior,  Brother,  Friend — 
He  shall  guide  us,  guard  and  keep  us„ 

Till  our  journey  here  shall  end. 


J^ 


NEW  YEAR. 

(festival  of  the  (IRCUMCISIOX.) 

43  No.  22. 

"ESUS  !  shall  our  watchword  be, 
As  the  New  Year's  dawn  spreads  o'er  us  ; 
Jesus'  Name  alone  will  we 

As  our  standard  bear  before  us ; 
In  His  cov'nant  grace  we  stand, 
Journeying  to  the  promised  land. 

Jesus'  Name  and  Jesus'  Word 
Shall  resound  in  fullest  measure 

In  our  churches,  and  be  heard. 

May  we  tread  His  courts  with  pleasure, 


NEW    YEAR.  41 

That  our  hearts,  through  grace  anew, 
Prove  a  holy  temple  too. 

3  Thus  our  pathways  would  we  tread, 

And  in  Jesus'  Name  confide  us; 
AVhile  this  Star  guides  over  head, 

Nothing  evil  can  hetide  us; 
In  its  light  of  grace  and  love 
Blessings  come  from  heaven  ahove. 

4  Jesus'  Name  shall  lighten  pain, 

And  in  all  our  ills  relieve  us ; 
Losses  thus  shall  turn  to  gain, 

And  to  blessings  what  seemed  grievous; 
Jesus'  Name  is  Sun  and  Shield, 
Here  must  all  our  sorrows  yield. 

44  S.  M.— No.  3. 

fTHE  year  begins  with  Thee, 
^     And  Thou  begin'st  with  woe, 
To  let  the  world  of  sinners  see 
That  blood  for  sin  must  flow. 

2  Thine  infant  cries,  0  Lord, 

Thy  tears  upon  the  breast. 
Are  not  enough, — the  legal  sword 
Must  do  its  stern  behest. 

3  Am  I  a  child  of  tears, 

Cradled  in  care  and  woe  ? 
And  seems  it  hard  my  vernal  years 
Few  vernal  joys  can  show  ? 

4  Seemeth  it  strange  to  me 

I\Iy  own  will  to  deny  ? 


42  NEW    YEAR. 

Seemeth  it  sad,  my  soul,  to  thee, 
Under  the  yoke  to  Ho  ? 

5  I  look,  and  hold  my  peace : 

The  Giver  of  all  good 
E'en  from  the  womb  takes  no  release 
From  suffering,  tears,  and  blood. 

6  That  I  may  reap  in  love, 

Help  me  to  sow  in  fear: 
So  life  a  winter's  morn  may  prove 
To  a  bright,  endless  year. 

45  L.  M.-Xo.  1. 

fTHE  old  year  now  hath  passed  away, 
^     We  thank  Thee,  O  our  God  !  to-day, 
That  Thou  has  kept  ns  through  the  year, 
When  danger  and  distress  were  near. 

2  We  pray  Thee,  O  Eternal  Son, 

Who  with  the  Father  reign'st  as  One, 
To  guard  and  rule  Thy  Christendom 
Through  all  the  ages  yet  to  come. 

3  Take  not  Thy  saving  Word  away. 

Our  souls'  true  comfort,  staff,  and  stay; 
Abide  with  us  and  keep  us  free 
From  errors,  foil' wing  only  Thee. 

4  0  help  us  to  forsake  all  sin, 

A  new  and  holier  course  begin  ; 
Mark  not  what  once  was  done  amiss, 
A  happier,  better  year  be  this : 

5  Wherein  as  Christians  we  may  live, 
Or  die  in  peace  that  Thou  canst  give, 
To  rise  again  when  Thou  shalt  come, 
And  enter  our  eternal  home. 


NEW    YEAR.  43 

6  There  shall  we  thank  Thee,  and  adore, 
With  all  the  angels  evermore ; 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  increase  our  faith 
To  praise  Thy  name  through  life  and  death. 

46  L.  M.— No.  1. 

rPHE  new-born  Child  this  early  morn, 
-*•     The  dear  Christ-child  of  Virgin  born, 
Again  brings  from  His  heav'nly  home 
A  New  Year  to  all  Christendom. 

2  This  causes  joy  to  angels  fair, 
Who  love  to  keep  us  in  their  care ; 
They  sing  that  in  this  wondrous  Child 
God  now  with  man  is  reconciled. 

3  If  God  be  reconciled  with  men, 
What  harm  can  Satan  do  us  then  ? 
O'er  Satan,  death,  and  gates  of  hell, 
This  Christ-child  shall  for  us  prevail. 

4  He  brings  the  year  of  jubilee! 
Why  doubt  we  yet  despondently  ? 
Cheer  up!  This  is  a  joyous  day, 

The  Christ-child  drives  all  care  away. 

47  No.  32. 
"ELP  us,  O  Lord !  behold  we  enter 

Upon  another  year  to-day ; 
In  Thee  our  hopes  and  thoughts  now  centre, 

Renew  our  courage  for  the  way : 
New  Life,  new  strength,  new  happiness, 
We  ask  of  Thee, — 0  hespr  and  bless ! 

2  May  every  plan  and  undertaking 
This  year  be  all  begun  with  Thee, 


H^ 


44  NEW    YEAR. 

When  I  am  sleeping  or  am  waking, 

Still  let  me  know  Thou  art  with  me ; 
Abroad  do  Thou  my  footsteps  guide, 
At  home  be  ever  at  my  side. 

3  Be  this  a  time  of  grace  and  pardon, 

Thy  rod  I  take  with  willing  mind, 
0  suffer  naught  my  heart  to  harden, 

And  let  me  now  Thy  mercy  find  : 
In  Thee  alone,  mj  God,  I  live, 
Thou  only  canst  my  sins  forgive, 

4  And  may  this  year  to  me  be  holy. 

Thy  grace  so  fill  my  every  thought 
That  all  my  life  be  pure  and  lowly. 

And  truthful  as  a  Christian's  ought; 
So  make  me,  while  yet  dwelling  here, 
Pious  and  blest  from  year  to  year. 

5  Jesus,  be  with  me  and  direct  me ; 

Jesus,  my  plans  and  hopes  inspire ; 
Jesus,  from  tempting  thoughts  protect  me; 

Jesus,  be  all  my  heart's  desire  ; 
Jesus,  be  in  my  thoughts  all  day, 
Nor  suffer  me  to  fall  away. 

6  And  grant.  Lord,  when  the  year  is  over, 

That  it  for  me  in  peace  may  close ; 
In  all  things  care  for  me,  and  cover 

My  head  in  time  of  fear  and  woes ; 
So  may  I,  when  my  years  are  gone, 
Appear  with  joy  before  Thy  throne. 


48 


NEW    YEAR.  45 

No.  33. 
TN  prayer  your  voices  raise  ye 
■■■    To  God,  and  Him  now  praise  ye, 
Who  to  our  life  from  heaven 
All  needed  strength  hath  given. 

2  The  stream  of  years  is  flowing. 
And  we  are  onward  going. 
From  old  to  new  surviving, 
And  by  His  mercy  thriving. 

3  In  vain  is  all  our  doing ; 
The  labor  we're  pursuing 

In  our  hands  prospers  never. 
Unless  God  watches  ever. 

4  Our  song  to  Thee  ascendeth. 
Who  ev'ry  day  defendeth  ; 
O  God  of  mercy !  hear  us  ; 
Our  Father !  be  Thou  near  us. 

5  With  richest  blessings  crown  us. 
In  all  our  Avays,  Lord  !  own  us ; " 
Give  grace,  who  grace  bestowest 
To  all,  e'en  to  the  lowest. 

6  Grace  show  to  all  afflicted 
And  to  all  souls  dejected  ; 
And  of  the  poor  and  needy 
Be  Thou  the  succor  speedy. 

7  All  earthly  gifts  excelling. 
The  Holy  Ghost  indwelling, 
Give  us  to  make  us  glorious, 
And  lead  to  Thee  victorious. 

8  All  this  Thy  hand  bestoweth, 
Thou  Life,  whence  our  life  floweth, 


46  NEW    YEAR. 


49 


Thus  Thoii  Thy  people  meetest — 
With  New  Year's  blessing  greetest. 


—No.  20. 

A  LOED  our  Father,  thanks  to  Thee 
^     In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  Thou  hast  been  from  misery 

And  evil  oqr  defender; 
Through  all  the  year  that  hath  now  fled 
Hast  given  us  our  daily  b'-ead. 

And  peace  within  our  borders. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  thanks  to  Thee 

In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  Thou  still  rulest  zealously 

Thy  fold,  with  mercies  tender; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  with  Thy  blood, 
Thou  art  our  only  Trust  and  Good : 

In  life  and  death  our  Savior. 

3  Lord  Holy  Ghost,  our  thanks  to  Thee 

In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  by  Thy  grace  it  is  that  we 

Perceive  Thy  Word's  pure  splendor; 
Thou  hast  infused.  Lord,  from  above 
Into  our  hearts  true  faith  and  love, 

And  other  Christian  virtues. 

4  Our  faithful  God,  we  cry  to  Thee: 

Still  bless  us  with  Thy  favor ; 
Blot  out  all  our  iniquity 

And  hide  our  sins  forever; 
Grant  us  a  happy,  good  New  Year, 
And  when  the  hours  of  death  draw  near, 

A  blest  departure.     Amen. 


EPIPHAXY.  47 

)  L.  M.— No.  1. 

GREAT  God !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand ; 
Tlie  op'ning  year  Thj'  mercy  shows — 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  at  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed. 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed. 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues. 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust. 
In  better  words  our  soul  shall  boast. 


51 


EPIPHANY. 

No.  34. 
yiON,  awake  and  brighten ! 
^     Lo  day  begins  to  lighten. 

Thy  Light  draws  nigh  to  thee ; 
The  brightness  of  His  glory, 
The  morn  of  Prophets'  story, 

Now  shines  around  and  over  thee. 


48  EPirHA]>.v. 

2  Though  earth  is  yet  beclouded, 
And  Gentile  nations  shrouded 

In  darkness  dense  and  drear, 
The  Lord,  thy  Life,  hath  blessed  thee, 
With  loving  grace  caressed  thee, 

And  crowned  thy  brow  with  honors  dear. 

3  On  this  broad  earth  the  nations, 
Throughout  all  generations, 

That  see  the  light  of  day, 
Shall  learn  thy  brighter  glory ; 
And  men  shall  haste  before  thee. 

To  see  thy  Light  and  bless  its  ray. 

4  Behold  the  surging  masses  ! 
Thy  Light  doth  draw  all  classes. 

The  world  turns  unto  thee, 
Thy  fame  hath  reached  their  hearing. 
Their  sons  and  daughters,  nearing, 

Haste  at  thy  shrine  to  bend  the  knee. 

5  Thy  heart  shall  leap  within  thee 
AVlien  thou  slialt  see  th'  assembly, 

Th'  abundance  of  the  sea  ; 
Thine  eyes  shall  feast  on  courses 
Of  myriad  Gentile  forces, 

That  come  converted  unto  thee. 

0  There  are  glad  delegations 
From  Ephah  and  far  nations, 

And  clouds  from  Midian  ; 
With  gold  shall  Saba  cheer  thee, 
And  incense;  all  that  near  thee 

Shall  sing  thy  praise,  0  chosen  one! 


J^ 


EPIPHANY.  49 

52  No.  22. 

"ESUS !  great  and  wondrous  Star, 
Both  from  Jacob's  line  and  heaven, 
Festive  gifts  from  near  and  far 

On  this  day  to  Thee  are  given: 
Oh  !  accept  most  graciously 
What  I  humbly  offer  Thee, 

2  Saba  bringeth  gold  to  Thee ; 
Lord,  I  give  what  Thou  hast  given: 

Oold  of  faith  receive  from  mt—  .^ 

Precious  gold  that  counts  in  heaven ! 
Prove  it,  purge  it  free  from  dross 
In  the  furnace  of  the  cross. 

3  Take  the  frankincense  of  prayer ; 
May  it  prove  a  sweet  oblation ! 

Heart  and  lips  shall  everj'where 

Strive  to  meet  Thy  ai)probation ; 
Hear  and  heed  my  prayer,  and  then 
Seal  it  with  Thy  "  Yea :  Amen !  " 

4  Take  contrition,  bitter  myrrh ; 
O  how  sorely  my  sins  grieve  me ! 

Pardon,  healing,  peace  restore  ; 

Thou  art  true,  and  wilt  relieve  me. 
Lord,  I  praise  Thee  !  and  believe 
Thou  mv  offering  dost  receive. 


53 


L.  ]Vr.~No.  1. 

TyHY,  Herod,  unrelenting  foe  I 

^  '    Doth  Christ  the  JiOrd's  birtii  move  thee  so? 

He  doth  no  earthly  kingdom  crave, 

Who  unto  us  heaven's  kingdom  gave. 
4 


50  EPIPHAXY. 

2  The  star  before  the  wise  men  goes, 
This  Ught  to  them  the  true  Light  shows; 
They,  by  the  three  gifts  which  they  bring. 
Declare  this  Child:  God,  Man,  and  King. 

3  He  was  baptized  in  Jordan's  flood, 
The  holy,  heavenly  Lamb  of  God, 
And  He,  who  did  no  sin,  thereby 
Cleansed  us  from  all  iniquity  ! 

4  And  now  a  miracle  is  done  ; 

Six  water  pots  are  there  of  stone, 

Christ  speaks  the  Word  with  x>ower  divine, 

The  water  changes  into  wine. 

5  All  honor,  praise  to  Thee  be  paid, 
O  Christ,  born  of  the  virgin  maid. 
With  Father  and  with  Holy  Ghost, 
Till  time  in  endless  time  be  lost. 


54 


0  JESUS,  King  of  glory  ! 
Both  David's  God  and  Son, 
Thy  realm  endures  forever. 

In  heaven  is  fixed  Thy  throne: 
Help,  that  in  earth's  dominions 

Throughout,  from  pole  to  pole, 
Thy  realm  may  spread  salvation 

To  each  benighted  soul. 
The  Eastern  sages,bringing 

Their  tribute-gifts  to  Thee, 
Bear  witness  to  Tiiy  kingdom, 

And  humbly  bow  the  knee. 
The  Eastern  star  points  to  Thee, 

As  doth  the  inspired  Word, 


No.  13. 


EPIPHANY.  51 


Hence  joyously  we  hail  Thee  : 
Our  blest  Redeemer,  Lord  ! 

3  Thou  art  a  mighty  Monarch, 

As  by  the  Word  we're  told, 
Yet  carest  Thou  but  little 

For  earthly  goods  or  gold  ; 
On  no  proud  steed  Thou  ridest. 

Thou  wear'st  no  jewelled  crown, 
Nor  dwell'st  in  lordly  castle, 

But  bearest  scoff  and  frown. 

4  Yet  art  Thou  decked  with  beauty, 

With  rays  of  glorious  light ; 
Thou  ever  teem'st  with  goodness, 

And  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 
Vouchsafe  to  shield  Thy  people 

With  Thy  almighty  arm, 
That  they  may  dwell  in  safety 

From  those  who  mean  but  harm. 

5  Ah,  look  on  me  with  pity, 

Though  I  am  weak  and  poor. 
Admit  me  to  Thy  kingdom. 

To  dwell  there,  blest  and  sure. 
Vouchsafe  to  keep  and  guide  me 

Safe  from  all  evil  foes. 
From  sin,  and  death,  and  Satan ; 

Free  me  from  all  my  woes. 

6  And  bid  Thy  Word  within  me 

Shine  as  the  fairest  star ; 
Keep  sin  and  all  false  doctrine 

From  all  Thy  people  far ; 
Help  us  confess  Thee  truly. 

And  with  Thy  Christendom, 


52  PRESENTATION. 

Here  own  Thee  King  and  Savior 
And  in  the  world  to  come. 


55 


presp:ntatiox, 


No.  13. 


T  IGHT  of  the  Gentile  nations, 
*^  Thy  people's  joy  and  love, 
Drawn  by  Thy  Spirit  hither, 

We  gladly  come  to  prove 
Thy  presence  in  Thy  temi)le, 

And  wait  with  earnest  mind, 
As  Simeon  once  had  Avaited 

His  Savior  God  to  find. 

2  Yes,  Lord,  Thy  servants  meet  Thee, 

E'en  now,  in  ev'ry  place. 
Where  Thy  true  Word  has  promised. 

That  they  should  see  Thy  face. 
Thou  yet  wilt  gently  grant  us, 

AVho  gather  round  Thee  here, 
In  faith's  strong  arms  to  bear  Thee, 

As  once  that  aged  seer. 

3  Be  Thou  our  joy,  our  brightness, 

That  shines  'mid  pain  and  loss. 
Our  sun  in  times  of  terror, 

The  glory  round  our  cross; 
A  glow  in  sinking  spirits, 

A  sunbeam  in  distress. 
Physician,  friend  in  sickness, 

In  death  our  happiness. 


PRISENTATION.  S3 


Let  us,  0  Lord,  be  faithful 

With  Simeon  to  the  end, 
That  so  his  dying  song  may 

From  all  our  hearts  ascend : 
"  O  Lord,  now  let  Thy  servant 

Depart  in  peace,  I  pray, 
Since  I  have  seen  my  Savior, 

And  have  beheld  His  day." 

My  Savior,  I  behold  Thee 

Now  with  the  eye  of  faith ; 
No  foe  of  Thee  can  rob  me, 

Though  bitter  words  he  saith ; 
Within  Thy  heart  abiding, 

As  Thou  dost  dwell  in  me, 
No  pain,  no  death  has  terrors 

To  part  my  soul  from  Thee ! 


A^ 


58  No.  9. 

S  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light. 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright : 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  by  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lonely  manger-bed. 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heav'n  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we,  with  willing  feet, 
Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare  ! 


54  PRESENTATION, 

So  may  we,  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  hring, 
Christ !  to  Thee,  our  heav'nly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus !  everj^  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide. 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

57  No.  29. 

TN  His  temple  now  behold  Him, 
-■-     See  the  long-expected  Lord; 
Ancient  prophets  had  foretold  Him, 

God  has  now  fulfilled  His  Word; 
Now  to  praise  Him,  His  redeemed 

Shall  break  forth  ^\•ith  one  accord. 

2  In  the  arms  of  her  who  bore  Him, 

Virgin  pure,  behold  Him  lie, 
While  His  aged  saints  adore  Him, 

Ere  in  perfect  faith  they  die ; 
Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!* 

Lo  !  th'  Incarnate  God  most  high. 

3  Jesus,  by  Thy  presentation, 

Thou  who  cam'st  in  lowly  mien, 
Make  us  see  our  great  salvation, 

Make  our  hearts  all  pure  within  ; 
O  present  us  in  Thy  glory 

To  Thy  Father,  pure  and  clean. 


58 


PRESENTATION.  55 


No.  35. 


A  STAR  is  moving  through  the  sky, 
Halleluia. 
Before  the  wise  men,  wondrously. 
Halleluia.     Halleluia. 

2  They  know  by  this  that  heaven's  great  King, 

Halleluia. 
Good  news  to  them  on  earth  doth  bring. 
Halleluia.     Halleluia. 

3  Thus  come  they  unto  Bethlehem, 

Halleluia. 
Thy  lamp,  O  Lord,  is  lighting  them. 
Halleluia.     Halleluia. 

4  Gold,  incense,  myrrh,  to  Him  they  bear, 

Halleluia. 
And  psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  prepare. 
Halleluia.     Halleluia. 

5  Thus  should  we  also,  all  our  days, 

Halleluia. 
To  Jesus  offer  holy  praise. 

Halleluia.     Halleluia. 

6  Praise  to  the  Father,  and  The  Son, 

Halleluia. 
And  Holy  Ghost  upon  one  throne. 
Halleluia.     Halleluia. 

7  Praise  to  theHoly  Trinity, 

Halleluia. 
From  now  to  all  eternity. 

Halleluia.    Halleluia. 


56  PRESENTATION. 

59  No.  19. 

A  XGELS !  from  the  realms  of  glorj', 
■^     Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story. 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds !  in  the  fields  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flo?l«  by  night ; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  heav'nly  light: 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages!  leave  your  contemplations ; 

Brighter  visions  beimi  afar: 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-bom  King. 

4  Saints  I  before  the  altar  bending,. 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear^ 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 

In  His  temple  shall  appear: 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


PASSION.  57 

PASSION. 
60  S.  M.— No.  3. 

E  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  your  King ; 
To  Jesus,  your  incarnate  God, 
Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 


Y 


2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 

Of  majesty  above, 
Are  half  so  much  obliged  as  we 
To  our  Immanuel's  love. 

3  They  never  sank  so  low. 

They  are  not  raised  so  high  ; 
They  never  knew  such  depths  of  woe^ 
Such  heights  of  majesty. 

4  The  Savior  did  not  join 

Their  nature  to  His  own ; 
For  them  He  shed  no  blood  divine, 
Nor  breathed  a  single  groan. 

5  May  we  with  angels  vie 

The  Savior  to  adore ; 
Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs, 
O  be  our  praises  more ! 

61  C.  M.— No.  2. 

rjlHEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Word  ! 
-*•     The  Father's  equal  Son  ; 
By  heaven's  obedient  hosts  adored 
Ere  tmie  its  course  begun. 

2  The  first  creation  has  displayed 
T'hine  energy  divine ; 


58  PASisiox . 

For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 
By  other  hands  than  Tliine. 

3  But  ransomed  sinners  with  dehght, 

Subhmer  facts  survey, — 

The  all-creating  Word  unites 

Himself  to  dust  and  clay. 

4  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  creature's  humble  form ; 
A  man  of  grief  and  woe  becomes, 
Is  trod  on  like  a  worm. 

5  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  shame 

To  vile  transgressors  due ; 
Justice  the  Prince  of  life  condemns 
To  die  in  anguish  too. 

6  God  over  all,  for  ever  blessed. 

The  righteous  curse  endures; 
And  thus,  to  souls  with  sin  distressed, 
Eternal  bliss  insures. 

7  What  wonders  in  Thy  person  meet, 

My  Savior,  all  divine! 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  Thy  feet, 
And  would  be  whollv  Thine. 


62 


Xo.  20. 


T)EHOLD  the  man!  How  heavy  lay 
-^     On  Him  the  sinner's  burden  I 
What  grievous  price  had  He  to  pay 

That  we  might  hope  for  pardon ! 
Such  sorrows,  since  the  world  began, 
Before  were  never  seen  by  man, 

Nor  ever  after  witnessed. 


PASSION.  59 

2  Behold  the  man!  it  was  for  thee 

His  shame  and  griefs  were  suffered ; 
Kow  hear  Him  say — Behold,  in  me, 

The  victim  for  tiiee  offered ! 
The  guilt  Avas  thwe, — its  fearful  load 

1  bore,  atoning  with  my  blood ; 

I  died,  from  death  to  save  thee ! 

3  Blest  Jesus,  God's  beloved  ^o\\\ 

AVho  all  my  sins  removest, — 
Exalted  to  Thy  Father's  throne, 

Show  tlint  my  soul  Thou  lovest! 
And  let  Thy  griefs  and  death,  O  Lord, 
New  life  and  peace  to  me  afford,— 

Thus  glorify  Thy  mercy. 

4  And  when  the  world,  when  flesh  and  blood. 

To  paths  of  sin  allure  me; 
'Gainst  wp.nd'ring  from  the  heav'nly  road, 

Forever  to  secure  me. 
In  m.ercy  cry  to  me — "Behold 
The  Man  who  suffered  ills  untold 

For  thee! — T\^ilt  thou  forsake  me?" 

63  L.  M.— No.  1. 

T7NSLAYED  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains, 
^     Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doomed  to  everlasting  pains, 
We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  ])eace; 

Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  poor. 


60  PASSION. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 

An  all-sufRcient  ransoin  paid  : 
O  matchless  price  !  His  j)recious  blood 
For  vile,  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell ; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness !  love  divine ! 

O  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 
The  matchless  grace ;  nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more ! 

64  C.  M.— No.  2. 

A  LAS !  and  did  my  Savior  bleed, 
-^    And  did  my  Sov'reign  die? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown ! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 

3  AVell  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  His  glories  in, 
When  God  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face. 

While  His  dear  cross  appears; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 


61 


5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  awa}\ 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

65  C.  M.— No.  2. 

P<OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
^     With  angels  round  the  throne ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"Tobee«alted  thus;" 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply. 
For  He  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord !  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  i)raise ! 

66  C.  M.— No.  2. 

fyO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
^     Awake  the  sacred  song! 
O  may  His  love,  immortal  flame ! 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  I 
What  mortal  tongue  display ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  aw<av. 


G2  r  A. SSI  ON. 

3  He  left  His  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bi'ight  reahns  of  bUss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  ])leed  and  die ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"The  Savior  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue: 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

67  No.  30. 

A    LAMB  bears  all  the  guilt  away 
■^    The  world  thus  to  deliver, 
All  sins  of  sinners  patiently 

It  bears  and  murmurs  never. 
It  goes,  and  weak  and  sick  is  made. 
An  offering  on  the  altar  laid. 

All  pleasure  it  forsaketh, 
Submits  to  shame,  and  scorn,  and  wrath, 
To  anguish,  wounds,  stripes,  cross,  and  death, 

This  cup  with  gladness  taketh. 

2  This  spotless  Lamb,  our  soul's  great  Friend, 

And  everlasting  Savior, 
God  chooseth  sin's  dread  reign  to  end 

And  bring  us  to  His  favor. 
Go  forth,  my  Son!  redeem  to  Thee 
The  children  who're  exposed  by  me 

To  punishment  and  anger. 
The  punishment  is  great,  and  dread 


63 


The  wrath,  but  Thou  Thy  blood  shalt  shed, 
And  free  them  from  this  danger. 

3  Shrine  of  my  heart !  now  opened  be, 

To  thee  shall  now  be  given 
Fair  treasures  that  far  greater  be 

Than  earth,  and  sea,  and  heaven. 
Away,  gold  of  Arabia, 
Myrrh,  calamus,  and  cassia! 

Far  better  I  discover. 
My  priceless  treasure  is,  O  Thou 
My  Jesus!  what  so  freely  now 

From  Thy  wounds  tloweth  over ! 

4  And  when  at  last  heav'n's  gate  I  see, 

And  taste  the  kingdom's  pleasure, 
This  blood  shall  then  my  purple  be, 

I'll  clothe  me  in  this  treasure ; 
It  shall  be  then  mj^  glorious  crown. 
In  which  I'll  stand  before  the  throne 

Of  God,  with  none  to  blame  me: 
And  as  a  bride  in  fair  array, 
I'll  stand  beside  my  Lord  that  day, 

Who  woo'd,  and  then  will  claim  me. 

68  No.  37. 

T  AMBof  God,  O  Jesus! 

^    Thou  who  bear'st  all  tlie  world's  sins, 

Have  mercy  on  us ! 

2  Lamb  of  God,  O  Jesus! 

Thou  who  bear'st  all  the  w^orld's  sin, 
Have  mercy  on  us ! 

3  Lamb  of  God,  O  Jesus! 

Thou  who  bear'st  ail  the  world's  sin, 
Hear  us!  Grant  us  Thy  peace!  Amen. 


()4  PASSION. 


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69  No.  38. 

iVER  Koflron  Jesus  treadeth 
To  Mis  passion  for  us  all; 
Every  human  eye  be  weeping, 

Tears  of  bitter  grief  let  fall  I 
Kound  His  spirit  flock  the  foes, 
Place  their  shafts  and  bend  their  bows. 
Aiming  at  the  .Savior  solely, 
AVhile  the  world  forsakes  Him  wholly. 

2  David  once,  with  heart  afflicted, 

Crossed  the  Kedron's  narrow  strand, 
Clouds  of  gloom  and  grief  about  liim 

When  an  exile  from  his  hind. 
But,  oh  Jesus!  blacker  now 
Bends  the  cloud  above  Thy  brow, 
Hasting  to  death's  dreary  portals 
For  the  shame  and  sin  of  mortals. 

8  See  how,  anguish-struck.  He  falleth 
Prostrate,  and  with  struggling  breath, 
Three  times  on  His  God  He  calleth, 

Praying  that  the  bitter  death 
And  the  cup  of  doom  may  go. 
Still  He  cries,  in  all  His  woe: 
Not  My  will,  but  Thine,  O  Father— 
And  the  angels  round  Him  gather. 

4  See  how,  in  that  hour  of  darkness, 

Battling  with  the  evil  power. 
Agonies  untold  assail  Ilim, 

On  His  soul  the  arrows  shower; 
All  the  garden  flowers  aie  wet 
With  the  drops  of  bloody  sweat, 


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From  His  anguished  frame  distilling — 
World's  redemption  thus  fulfilling! 

5  But,  O  flowers,  so  sadly  watered 

By  tiiis  pure  and  precious  dew, 
In  some  blessed  hour  your  blossoms 

'Neath  the  olive-shadows  grew  I 
Eden's  Garden  did  not  bear 
Aught  that  can  with  you  compare, 
For  the  blood  thus  sprinkled  o'er  ye 
Makes  my  soul  the  heir  of  glory. 

6  When  as  flowers  themselves  I  wither, 

When  I  droop  and  fade  like  grass, 
When  the  life-streams  through  my  pulses 

Dull  and  ever  duller  pass, 
When  at  last  they  cease  to  roll, 
Then,  to  cheer  my  sinking  soul, 
Grace  of  Jesus,  be  Thou  given- 
Source  of  Triumph  I     Pledge  of  heaven ! 


70 


No.  39. 


/CHRIST,  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 
^    Christ,  the  Death  of  death  our  foe, 
Who  Thyself  for  us  once  giving 
To  the  darkest  depths  of  woe. 
Patiently  didst  yield  Thy  breath 
But  to  save  ray  soul  from  death  ; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  brought  to  Thee. 

Thou,  ah  Thou  hast  taken  on  Thee 
Bitter  strokes,  a  cruel  rod, 
5 


66  PASSION. 

Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

0  Tliou  sinless  Son  of  God ; 
Only  thus  for  nie  to  win 
Rescue  from  the  bonds  of  sin  ; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  brought  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting  only 

That  it  might  not  fall  on  me  ; 
Stoodest  falsely  charged  and  lonely, 

That  I  might  be  safe  and  free  ; 
Comfortless,  that  I  might  know 
Comfort  from  Thy  boundless  woe. 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  brought  to  Thee. 

4  That  Thou  wast  so  meek  and  stainless 

Doth  atone  for  my  proud  mood ; 
And  Thy  death  makes  dying  painless, 
.    All  Thy  ills  have  wrought  our  good ; 
Yea,  the  shame  Thou  didst  endure 
Is  my  honor  and  my  cure  ; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  brought  to  Thee. 

5  There  for  all  that  wrought  our  pardon, 

For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 

1  will  thank  Thee  evermore  ; 
Thank  Thee  with  my  latest  breath 
For  Thy  sad  and  cruel  death, 

For  that  last  most  Intter  cry, 

And  shall  praise  Thee,  Lord,  on  high. 


PASSION.  67 

71  No.  13. 

A  f  BLEEDING  Head,  and  wounded, 
^  •     And  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 
In  mockery  surrounded 
With  cruel  crown  of  thorn; 

0  Head !  before  adorned 
With  grace  and  majesty, 

Insulted  now  and  scorned. 
All  hail  I  bid  to  Thee  ! 

2  They  spit  upon  and  jeer  Thee 

Thou  noble  countenance ! 
Though  mighty  worlds  shall  fear  Thee 

And  flee  before  Thy  glance. 
How  hath  Thy  color  faded, 

The  light  too  of  Thine  eye ! 
Say  who  so  pale  hath  made  it  ? 

None  shone  so  brilliantly ! 

3  Now  from  Thy  cheeks  has  vanished 

Their  color  once  so  fair ; 
From  Thy  red  lips  is  banished 

The  splendor  that  was  there. 
Death's  might  hath  all  things  taken, 

Hath  robbed  Thee  ruthlessly ; 
Thy  frame,  of  strength  forsaken, 

Doth  hence  in  weakness  lie. 

4  0  Lord !  it  was  my  burden 

That  brought  this  woe  on  Thee, 

1  earned  it — for  my  pardon 
It  has  been  borne  by  Thee. 

A  child  of  wrath,  look  on  me, 
Turn  not  away  Thy  face; 


68  PASSION. 

O  Savior !  deign  to  own  me, 
And  smile  on  me  in  grace. 

5  My  Guardian,  now  confess  me, 

My  Shepherd,  me  receive  ! 
Thou  evermore  dost  bless  me, 

All  good  things  dost  Thou  give, 
Thy  lips  have  often  given 

Me  milk  and  sweetest  food, 
And  many  a  taste  of  heaven 

Thy  Spirit  hath  bestow'd. 

6  0  do  not.  Lord,  deride  me, 

I  will  not  hence  depart, 
Here  will  I  stand  beside  Thee, 

When  breaks  Thine  anguished  heart; 
When  on  Thy  breast  is  sinking 

In  death's  last  fatal  grasp 
Thy  head,  e'en  then  unshrinking 

Thee  in  my  arms  I'll  clasp. 

7  Naught  ever  so  much  blesses, 

So  much  rejoices  me. 
As  when  in  Thy  distresses 

I  take  a  part  with  Thee. 
My  Life,  ah  !  were  it  ever 

Vouchsafed  me  at  Thy  cross 
My  spirit  to  deliver. 

How  blessed  were  my  loss ! 

8  Thanks  from  my  heart  I  offer 

Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  that  Thou  didst  suffer  ; 

My  good  didst  Thou  intend. 
Ah  !  grant  that  I  may  ever 

To  Thv  truth  faithful  be. 


69 


And  in  the  last  death-shiver 
May  I  be  found  in  Thee. 

9  When  hence  I  must  betake  me 

And  deatli  at  last  must  meet, 
Lord,  do  not  then  forsake  me, 

Thy  child  with  welcome  greet; 
When  terror  has  bereft  me 

Of  heart  and  hope,  again, 
Lord  !  from  my  woe  uplift  me, 

In  virtue  of  Thy  pain. 

10  Be  Thou  my  consolation 

And  shield,  when  I  must  die, 
Let  me  behold  Thy  passion, 

When  my  last  hour  draws  nigh ; 
My  dim  eyes  then  shall  see  Thee, 

Upon  Thy  cross  shall  dwell, 
My  heart  by  faith  enfold  Thee ; 

Who  dieth  thus,  dies  well ! 

72  No.  11. 

4  4  OTEICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted," 

^    8ee  Him  dying  on  the  tree ! 
'T  is  the  Christ  by  man  rejected  ; 
Yes,  my  soul,  't is  He !  't  is  He ! 
'T  is  the  long  expected  Prophet, 
David's  son,  yet  David's  Lord ; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it : 

'Tis  the  true  and  faithful  Word. 

2  Tell  me,  ye  who  hear  Him  groaning, 
Was  there  ever  grief  like  His  ? 
Friends  through  fear  His  cause  disowning, 
Foes  insulting  His  distress : 


70  PASSION. 

Many  hands  were  raised  to  wound  Him, 
None  would  interpose  to  save  ; 

But  the  deepest  stroke  that  pierced  Him 
Was  the  stroke  that  justice  gave. 

3  Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  hghtly, 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great, 
Here  may  view  its  nature  rightly, 

Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 
Mark  the  sacrifice  appointed  ! 

See  v'ho  bears  the  awful  load  ; 
'T  is  the  Word,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Son  of  man  and  Son  of  God. 

4  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation ; 

Here's  the  refuge  of  the  lost ; 
Christ's  the  rock  of  our  salvation  : 

His  the  name  of  which  we  boast: 
Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  wounded  1 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

AVho  on  Him  their  hope  have  built. 

73  L.  M.— No.  1. 

c  c  "^  T  IS  finished !"  so  the  Savior  cried  ; 

-*■       And  meekly  bowed  His  head  and  died; 
'Tis  finished — yes  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won. 

2  'T  is  finished  !  all  that  heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  proi)hets  said, 

Is  now  fulfilled,  as  was  designed. 
In  Thee,  the  Savior  of  mankind. 

3  'T  is  finished  ! — Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  His  robes  with  purple  gore ; 


PASSION. 

Tlie  sacred  vail  is  rent  in  twain, 
And  Jewisli  rites  no  more  remain, 

4  'T  is  finished  ! — man  is  reconciled 

To  God,  and  pov/ers  of  darkness  spoiled : 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Eeturn  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

5  'T  is  finished ! — Let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  ; 
'T  is  finished! — Let  the  echo  fly, 

Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky, 

74  No.  40. 

[/"HEN  on  the  cross  the  Savior  hung, 


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And  that  sore  load  that  on  Him  weighed 
With  bitter  pangs  His  nature  wrung, 
Seven  words  amid  His  pain  He  said: 
O  let  them  well  to  heart  be  laid ! 

2  "Father,  forgive  these  men,"  He  spake, 
"  For  lo !  they  know  not  what  they  do ; 
Nor  of  my  sufferings  vengeance  take !" 
And  when  we  sin  in  weakness,  too. 
For  us,  dear  Lord,  this  i^rayer  renew ! 

S  He  thought  upon  the  thief,  and  said, — 
"  Thou  shalt  behold  my  Paradise 
With  me,  ere  yet  this  day  be  fled." 
Lord,  see  us  too  with  pitying  eyes, 
And  raise  us  from  our  miseries ! 

4  His  mother  stood  beside  Him  there ; 
"Behold  thy  son!  And  let  her  find 
A  son,  O  John,  in  thy  true  care." 


72  PASSION. 

Lord,  care  for  those  we  leave  behind, 
Nor  let  the  world  prove  all  unkind ! 

5  Once  more  He  saith :—" I  thirst,  I  thirst!" 

O  Prince  of  Life !  that  we  might  be 
Rescued  from  death,  Thou  dar'st  the  worst. 
So  dost  Thou  long  to  set  us  free ! 
Not  fruitless  be  that  thirst  in  Thee ! 

6  Again,  "My  God,  My  God,"  He  cried, 

"  Ah  why  dost  Thou  forsake  me  thus?'* 
Thou  art  forsaken  at  this  tide. 
To  win  acceptance.  Lord,  for  us; 
O  comfort  deep  and  marvellous ! 

7  He  saith — "Lo  I  it  is  finished  now!" 

Savior,  Tiiy  perfect  work  is  done ! 
0  make  us  faithful.  Lord,  as  Thou, 
No  trial  and  no  cross  to  shun, 
Till  all  Thou  lay'st  on  us  be  done. 

8  And  last  — "  My  Father,  to  Thine  hands 

My  parting  soul  I  now  commend." 
Lord,  when  my  spirit  trembling  stands 
Upon  life's  verge,  this  cry  I  send 
To  Thee,  and  with  Thy  words  I  end. 

9  Whoso  shall  ponder  oft  these  words 

When  long-past  sins  his  soul  alarm. 
Shall  find  the  hope  Thy  cross  accords. 
And  in  Thy  grace  a  healing  balm 
That  brings  the  wounded  conscience  calm. 

10  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  diedst  for  us, 
This  one  thing  grant  us  evermore; 
To  ponder  o'er  Thy  passion  thus. 


73 


Till  truer,  deeper  than  before, 
We  learn  to  love  Thee  and  adore! 

75  No.  41. 

T  AMB  of  God,  without  blemish  ! 
^    On  Calv'ry  slain  and  suspended; 
Alway  patient  and  lowly, 

Howe'er  vile  scoffers  ofTended ; 
All  sin  hast  Thou  borne  for  us. 
Else  would  despair  reign  o'er  us: 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus ! 

2  Lamb  of  God,  without  blemish  ! 

On  Calv'ry  slain  and  suspended;  &c. 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus ! 

3  Lamb  of  God,  without  blemish  ! 

On  Calv'ry  slain  and  suspended;  &c. 
Give  to  us  Thy  peace,  0  Jesus ! 

76  L.  M.— No.  1. 

T  ORD  Jesus,  who  our  souls  to  save, 
-^    Didst  rest  and  slumber  in  the  grave, 
Now  grant  us  all  in  Thee  to  rest, 
And  here  to  live  as  seems  Thee  best. 

2  Give  us  the  strength,  the  dauntless  faith, 
That  Thou  hast  purchased  with  Thy  death, 
And  lead  us  to  that  glorious  place 
Where  we  shall  see  the  Father's  face. 

3  O  Lamb  of  God,  who  once  wast  slain, 
We  thank  Thee  for  that  bitter  pain ! 
Let  us  pai-take  Thy  death,  that  we 
May  enter  into  life  with  Thee ! 


77  L.  M.— No. 

T  ORD  Jesus  Christ  I  Tliy  precious  blood 
^    Is  to  my  soul  the  highest  good: 
Of  all  my  sins  a  perfect  cure, 
It  quickens  me  and  makes  me  pure. 

2  Thy  blood,  my  spotless  glorious  dress, 
Thy  innocence,  my  righteousness: 
Before  my  God  I  pardoned  stand, 
And  enter,  crowned,  the  beav'nly  land. 

3  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Tliou  Son  of  God  ! 
My  Throne  of  Grace,  my  Staff  and  Rod  ! 
Thj^  precious  blood,  Thy  quick'ning  power 
My  spirit  strengthen  every  hour. 

4  Let  me  not  draw  my  dying  breath 
In  fear  of  Satan,  hell,  and  death  ; 
O  Christ  I  let  this  my  comfort  be : 

Thy  blood  from  sin  hath  made  me  free ! 


78  No.  42. 

DARKEST  Woe  !  1!  Ye  tears  forth  flow  ! 
Has  earth  so  sad  a  wonder, 
That  the  Father's  only  Son, 
Now  lies  buried  vonder  I 


0 


O  sorrow  dread  \\  Our  God  is  dead, 

But  by  His  expiation 
Of  our  guilt  upon  the  cross 

Gained  for  us  salvation. 

O  son  of  man  !  i  It  was  the  ban 

Of  death  on  thee  that  brought  Him 

Down  to  suffer  for  thy  sins, 

And  such  woe  hath  wroucfht  Him. 


EASTER.  75 

4  Behold  thy  Lord,  ii  The  Lamb  of  God, 

Blood-sprinkled  lies  before  thee, 
Pouring  out  His  life  that  He 
May  to  life  restore  thee. 

5  0  Ground  of  faith  ||  Laid  low  in  death ! 

Sweet  lips  now  silent  sleeping ! 
Surely  all  that  live  must  mourn 
Here  with  bitter  weeping. 

6  Yea,  blest  is  he,  ||  Whose  heart  shall  be 

Fix'd  here,  and  apprehendeth 
Why  the  Lord  of  glory  thus 
To  the  grave  descendeth. 

7  0  Jesus  blest !  ||  My  help  and  rest ! 

With  tears  I  now  entreat  Thee ; 
Make  me  to  love  Thee  to  the  last, 
Till  in  heaven  I  greet  Thee. 


No.  22. 


EASTER. 

79 

TJALLELUJAH !  Lo,  He  wakes  ! 

^^    Lives  !  o'er  death  and  hell  victorious  ; 

Earth  in  awe  with  trembling  quakes, 

As  the  hero  rises  glorious; 
He  who  died  on  Golgotha, 
Jesus  lives,  Hallelujah ! 

2  Hallelujah  !  see  the  tomb, 

Ye,  who  o'er  His  death  are  pining : 
Dry  your  tears,  to  joy  give  room, 
While  the  radiant  sun  is  shining. 


EASTER. 

Hear  the  angel's  Gloria  I 
Jesus  lives,  Hallelujah  ! 

Hallelujah  !  why  seek  ye 
Yet  among  the  dead  the  living  ? 

Christ  is  ris'n  in  majesty  ! 

Hence  away  with  gloomy  grieving, 

Join  with  her  of  Magdala : 

Jesus  lives,  Hallelujah  ! 

Hallelujah  !  then  I  cry  ; 

Christ  too  will  from  death  restore  me, 
Take  me  to  His  throne  on  high, 

AVhither  He  has  gone  before  me. 
Faith  exults :  Victoria  ! 
Jesus  lives  !  Hallelujah ! 


80  No.  20. 

A  DEATH  !  where  is  thy  cruel  sting? 
^      O  grave  !  where  is  thy  power  ? 
What  harm  to  us  can  Satan  bring 

Though  threatening  to  devour? 
Thanks  be  to  God  !  of  glorious  might, 
"Who  conquered  for  us  in  this  fight 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Captain. 

2  How  fiercely  the  arch-serpent  raged, 

"When  Christ  his  might  contested  ? 
Yet  Christ,  though  all  hell's  hosts  engaged, 

Their  prowess  from  them  wrested. 
And  though  the  serpent  pricked  his  heel, 
Yet  was  he  made  its  weight  to  feel ; 

His  head  is  })ruised  forever. 

3  And  now  Christ  comes  to  life  again, 

And  breaks  death's  chain  asunder ; 


EASTER.  77 

He  binds  the  foe,  takes  hell  amain, 

And  wrests  from  him  his  plunder. 
No  power  can  stay  the  Victor's  march, 
He  enters  the  triumphal  arch  : — 

All  must  succumb  before  Him. 

4  A  death  to  death,  to  hell  a  pest, 

Christ  is  become  by  dying ; 
Still  Satan  rages  without  rest 

With  murd'rous  will  and  lying. 
And  since  he  cannot  come  with  might, 
He  turns  accuser,  day  and  night ; 

But  judged,  he  stands  rejected. 

5  The  Lord's  right  hand,  His  holy  arm, 

The  victory  retaineth  ; 
No  might  of  foes  can  Him  disarm, 

The  glory  His  remaineth. 
Now  sin  and  Satan,  death  and  hell, 
Are  ousted  from  their  citadel ; 

Their  wrath  is  fierce,  yet  pow'rless. 

6  The  Christ  of  God,  God's  Son  was  dead  ; 

But  lo.  He  ever  liveth  ! 
As  He  arose,  our  living  Head, 

So  life  to  us  He  giveth. 
Now,  who  believes  on  Jesus'  Word 
From  death  and  grave  shall  be  restored, 

And  live,  e'en  though  he  dieth. 

7  He  who  Avith  Christ  arises  here 

By  faith  and  daily  sorrow, 
The  se(;ond  death  need  never  fear: 
Heaven's  his  eternal  morrow. 


78  EASTER. 

Death's  swallowed  up  in  victory, 
And  life  and  immortality 
Are  brought  to  light  by  Jesus. 

8  Forgiveness,  peace,  joy,  righteousness, 

On  earth  and  there  in  heaven — 
These  are  the  Easter-spoils  that  bless 

The  hearts  to  Jesus  given. 
80  we,  His  heirs,  wait  patiently 
Until  our  bodies  fashioned  be 

Like  His  own  glorious  body. 

9  The  ancient  dragon,  with  his  brood. 

Is  hurled  to  degradation  ; 
They  lay  a  mock,  with  scorn  subdued, 

When  Christ  rose  with  salvation. 
The  gain  of  our  triumphant  Head 
Is  ours,  His  members  ;  hence  we  dread 

No  more  the  serpent's  power. 

10  0  Death  !  where  is  thy  cruel  sting? 

O  grave !  where  is  thy  power  ? 
What  harm  to  us  can  Satan  bring 

Though  threatening  to  devour  ? 
Thanks  be  to  God  !  of  glorious  might, 
Who  conquered  for  us  in  this  tight 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Captain. 


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ol  7s.— No.  4. 

KGEL,  roll  the  rock  away  ; 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey: 
See,  He  rises  from  the  tomb. 
Glowing  in  immortal  bloom. 

'Tis  the  Savior !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ; 


79 


Let  the  world's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-insjoiring  sound. 

3  Heav'n  displays  its  portals  wide ; 
Glorious  Hero  !  through  them  ride: 
King  of  glory  !   mount  Thy  throne, 
Thy  great  Father's,  and  Thine  own. 

4  Host  of  heav'n,  seraphic  fires! 
Raptured,  sweep  your  sounding  lyres; 
Sons  of  men !  in  humbler  strain 

Sing  your  mighty  Savior's  reign. 

5  Ev'ry  note  with  wonder  swell ; 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captive  hell ! 
Where  is  now,  O  Death  !  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquished  king? 

82  No.  25. 

T?RE  yet  the  dawn  hath  filled  the  skies 
^    Behold  my  Savior  Christ  arise, 
He  chaseth  from  us  sin  and  night, 
And  brings  us  joy  and  life  and  light. 
Hallelujah ! 

2  O  stronger  Thou  than  death  and  hell, 
Where  is  the  foe  Thou  canst  not  quell  ? 
What  heavy  stone  Thou  canst  not  roll 
From  off  the  prisoned,  suff 'ring  soul ! 

Hallelujah! 

3  If  Jesus  lives  can  I  be  sad  ? 

I  know  He  loves  me,  and  am  glad : 
Though  all  the  world  were  dead  to  me, 
Enough,  O  Christ,  if  I  have  Thee ! 
Hallelujah ! 


80  EASTER. 

4  He  feeds  me,  comforts,  and  defends, 
And  when  I  die  His  angel  sends 
To  bear  me  whither  He  is  gone, 
For  of  His  own  He  loseth  none. 

Hallelujah! 

5  No  more  to  fear  or  grief  I  bow, 
God  and  the  angels  love  me  now; 
The  joys  prepared  for  me  tx)-day 
Drive  fear  and  mourning  far  away. 

Hallelujah ! 

6  Strong  Champion !  For  this  comfort,  see  ! 
The  whole  world  bringeth  thanks  to  Thee! 
And  once  we  too  shall  raise  above 

More  sweet  and  loud  the  song  we  love: 
Hallelujah ! 


83 


No.  10. 

•    riHRIST  the  Lord  is  ris'n  to-day, 
^    Christians,  haste  your  vows  to  pay  ; 
Oflfer  ye  your  praises  meet, 
At  the  Paschal  Victim's  feet. 
For  the  sheep  the  Lamb  hath  bled, 
Sinless  in  the  sinner's  stead ; 
Christ  is  ris'n  to-day,  we  cry : 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

2  Christ,  the  Victim  undefiled, 
Man  to  God  hath  reconciled, 
AVhilst  in  strange  and  awful  strife. 
Met  together  death  and  Life. 
Christians,  on  this  happy  day. 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay ; 


81 


Christ  is  ris'n  to-day,  we  cry : 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

3  Christ,  who  once  for  sinners  hied, 
Now  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 
Throned  in  endless  might  and  power, 
Lives  and  reigns  forevermore. 
Hail !  eternal  Hope  on  high  ! 
Hail !  Thou  King  of  Victor}^ ! 
Hail!  Thou  Prince  of  Life  adored! 
Help  and  save,  us,  gracious  Loixi! 

84  No.  43. 

TN  Death's  strong  grasp  the  Savior  lay, 

^     For  our  offences  given  : 

But  now  the  Lord  is  ris'n  to-day, 

And  brings  us  life  from  heaven : 
Wherefore  let  us  all  rejoice 
And  praise  our  God  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  loud  Hallelujahs,     Hallelujah ! 

2  No  son  of  man  could  conquer  death. 

Such  mischief  sin  had  wrought  us ; 
For  innocence  dwelt  not  on  earth. 

And  therefore  death  had  brought  us 
Into  thralldom  from  of  old. 
And  ever  grew  more  strong  and  bold. 
His  shadow  lay  athwart  us.     Hallelujah ! 

3  But  Jesus,  God's  eternal  Son, 

Is  come  for  our  salvation. 
The  cause  of  death  He  has  undone. 
And  stopped  its  devastation  ; 
6 


82  EASTER. 

Ruined  all  his  right  and  claim, 

And  left  him  nothing  but  the  name, — 

His  sting  is  lost  forever.     Hallelujah  I 

4  It  was  a  strange  and  dreadful  strife, 

When  Life  and  death  contended  : 
The  victory  remained  witlF  Life, 

The  reign  of  death  was  ended : 
Holy  Scripture  plainly  saith. 
That  death  is  swallowed  up  by  death, 
Made  henceforth  a  derision.     Hallelujah ! 

5  Here  the  true  Paschal  Lamb  we  see, 

"Whom  God  so  freely  gave  us; 
He  died  on  the  accursed  tree. 

So  strong  His  love  !  to  save  us: 
See!  His  blood  doth  mark  our  door, 
Faith  points  to  it,  death  passes  o'er. 
The  Murderer  cannot  harm  us.     Hallelujah! 

6  So  let  us  keep  the  festival, 

AVhereto  the  Lord  invites  us; 
Christ  is  Himself  the  Joy  of  all. 

The  Sun  whicli  warms  and  lights  us : 
By  His  grace  He  doth  impart 
Eternal  sunshine  to  the  heart ; 
The  night  of  sin  is  ended.     Hallelujah ! 


Then  let  us  feast  this  Easter-day 
On  the  true  Bread  of  heaven ; 

The  Word  of  grace  hath  purged  away 
The  old  and  wicked  leaven: 

Christ  alone  our  souls  Avill  feed, 

He  is  our  meat  and  drink  indeed  ; 

Faith  lives  upon  no  other.     Hallelujah  ! 


83 


J 


85  No.  44. 

ESUS  Christ  to-day  is  risen, 

And  o'er  death  triumphant  reigns ; 
He  has  Inirst  tlie  grave's  strong  prison, 
Leading  sin  herself  in  chains. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

2  For  our  sin  the  sinless  Savior 

Bare  the  lieavy  M'rath  of  God ; 
Reconciling  us,  that  favor 
Might  be  shown  us  through  His  blood. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

3  In  His  hands  He  hath  forever 

Grace  and  life,  and  sin  and  death  ; 
Christ  His  people  can  deliver, 
All  who  come  to  Him  in  faith. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

86  7s.— No.  4. 
c  (,  r*  HEIST,  the  Lord,  has  risen  to-day," 

^  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  : 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  : 
Lo !  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 

Lo !  He  rests  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell. 
Death  in  vain  forbids  Him  rise  ; 
Christ  has  opened  Paradise  ; 


84  EASTER. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King : 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Dying  once,  He  all  doth  save : 
Where  thy  victory,  0  grave  ? 

87  No.  11, 

SAY,  my  soul,  what  preparation 
Makest  thou  for  this  high  day, 
When  the  God  of  thy  salvation 

Opened  through  the  tomb  a  way  ? 
Dwellest  thou  with  pure  atfection 

On  this  proof  of  power  and  love  ? 
Doth  thy  Savior's  resurrection 

Raise  thy  thoughts  to  things  above  ? 

2  Hast  thou,  borne  on  faith's  strong  pinion, 

Risen  with  the  risen  Lord  ? 
And  released  from  sin's  dominion. 

Into  purer  regions  soared  ? 
Or  art  thou,  in  spite  of  warning, 

Dead  in  trespasses  and  sin  ? 
Hath  to  thee  the  purple  morning 

No  true  Easter  ushered  in  ? 

3  Let  no  precious  time  be  wasted, 

To  new  life  arise  at  length : 
He  who  death  for  thee  liath  tasted, 

For  new  life  will  give  thee  strength; 
In  Him  rise,  at  once  bestir  thee, 

Still  pass  on  and  persevere, 
Let  no  weariness  deter  thee, 

He  who  woke  thee  still  is  near. 

4  See !  thy  Lord  Himself  is  risen, 

That  thou  mightest  also  rise, 


EASTER. 

And  emerge  from  sin's  dark  prison 

To  new  life  and  open  skies. 
Come  to  Him  who  can  unbind  thee, 

And  reverse  thy  awful  doom  ; 
Come  to  Him,  and  leave  behind  thee 

Thy  old  life — an  empty  tomb  ! 

^  C.  M.— No.  2. 

WELCOME,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife, 
'  *      Now  welcome  from  the  cave ! 
To-day  we  triumph  in  Thy  life 
Around  Thy  empty  grave. 

2  The  dwellings  of  the  just  resound 

With  songs  of  victory  ; 
For  in  their  midst.  Lord,  Thou  art  found, 
And  bringest  peace  with  Thee. 

3  Impart  to  us  the  spoils,  we  pray, 

Thou  didst  for  us  achieve; 
We  meet  within  Thy  house  to-day 
Our  portion  to  receive. 

4  AVe  die  with  Thee :  0  let  us  live 

Henceforth  to  Thee  aright ; 
The  blessings  Thou  hast  died  to  give, 
Be  daily  in  our  sight. 

5  Fearless  we  lay  us  in  the  tomb, 

And  sleep  the  night  away. 
If  Thou  art  there  to  break  the  gloom, 
And  call  us  back  to  day. 

6  Death  hurts  us  not ;  his  power  is  gone, 

And  pointless  are  his  darts ; 
Now  hath  God's  favor  on  its  shone, 
And  joy  fills  all  our  hearts. 


89 


EASTER. 

S.  M.— No.  3. 


4  4  fTHE  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

-'-     And  are  the  tidings  true  ? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Savior  bleed, 
And  saw  Him  living  too. 

2  "  The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Then  Justice  asks  no  more  ; 
Mercy  and  Truth  are  now  agreed, 
Who  stood  opposed  before. 

3  "  The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Then  is  the  work  performed  ; 

The  captive  surely  now  is  freed, 

And  death,  our  foe,  disarmed. 

4  "The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Attending  angels  hear ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heav'n,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord, 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 


90 


No.  11. 


TJAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus! 
^^     Hail,  Thou  everlasting  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us, 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Savior! 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame; 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor. 

Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 


87 


2  Paschal  Lamb!  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made : 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood ; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven, 

Peace  is  made  'tween  man  and  God. 

S  Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heav'nl}'^  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side ; 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Glory,  honor,  power,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give- 
When  we  join  th'  angelic  spirits, 

In  their  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 
We  will  sing  our  Savior's  merits — 

Gladly  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

91  :no.  10. 

n HEIST  is  risen  from  the  dead! 

^    Darkness  now  no  more  shall  reign; 

Thorns  no  more  shall  crown  the  head 

That  was  bowed  witli  grief  and  pain ; 
Christ  the  Lord,  the  Mighty  King, 

From  our  sin  has  made  us  free, — 


8S 


Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting! 
Where,  0  grave,  thy  victory? 

Scoffers  now  no  more  shall  say  : 

If  thou  be  the  Christ,  come  down 
From  the  cross,  and  prove  to-day 

That  to  Thee  belongs  the  crown ! 
For  our  risen  Lord  and  King 

From  our  sins  hath  made  us  free,- 
AVhere,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  1 

Where,  O  grave,  thy  victory? 

Faith  now  knows  He  is  the  Lord, 

Gives  assent  to  His  decree, 
Trusts  the  promise  in  His  Word, 

And  is  crowned  Avith  victory. 
Shouting  praises  to  the  King, 

Who  from  sin  hath  made  us  free,- 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting! 

Where,  0  grave,  thy  victory? 


92 


L.  M.— No.  I. 
4  t  T  KNOW  that  my  Eedeemer  lives;" 

■■-    What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 
He  lives.  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever  living  Head. 

2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love. 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above. 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply. 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint. 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 


EASTER.  89 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

5  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives! 

93  L.  M.— No.  1. 

IXTHERE  wilt  Thou  go  ?  since  night  draws  near — 
'  '      Say  whither  now  ?  Thou  Pilgrim  dear; 
Come,  Jesus  mine !  Be  Thou  my  Guest, 
And  in  my  heart  find  welcome  rest. 

2  Let  me  entreat  Thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  truly,  I  the  best  intend  : 

Thou  knowest  that  Thou  ever  art 
A  welcome  Guest  unto  my  heart. 

3  The  day  is  now  far  spent  and  gone, 
It  is  toward  ev'ning,  night  comes  on ; 
O  bide  with  me  throughout  this  night, 
And  be  my  Cheer,  Thou  Light  of  light. 

4  Shine  in  my  soul  and  light  the  way 
That  leads  to  everlasting  day, 
That  I  may  never  be  misled, 

Though  sins  dread  night  be  round  me  spread. 

5  And  when  I  on  my  death-bed  lie 
Help  me,  and  let  me  gently  die. 
O  stay !  I  will  not  let  Thee  go ! 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me,  Lord,  I  know. 


90  ASCENSION. 

ASCENSION. 
94  L.  M.— No.  1. 

A  HYMN  of  glory  let  us  sing; 
New  hymns  throughout  the  Avorld  shall  ring; 
By  a  new  way  none  ever  trod, 
Christ  mounteth  to  the  throne  of  God. 

2  May  our  affections  thither  tend, 
And  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne, 
Thee,  reigning  in  the  heavens,  we  own! 

3  Be  Thou  our  present  Joy,  0  Lord! 
AVho  wilt  be  ever  our  Reward : 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee, 
May  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee ! 


95  L.  M.— No.  1. 

kUR  Lord  has  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Our  Jesus  has  gone  up  on  high ; 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led— 
Dragged  to  the  i)ortals  of  the  sky. 


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2  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay: 
*'Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way!" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  His  right; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who?" 

The  Lord  who  all  His  foes  o'ercame, 


ASCENSION.  91 

The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqu'ror's  name. 


96  L.  M.— No. 

E  thank  Thee,  Jesus!  dearest  Friend, 
That  Thou  didst  into  heaven  ascend  ; 
O  blessed  Savior!  bid  us  live, 
And  strength  to  soul  and  body  give. 


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2  Now  His  disciples  all  rejoice. 

And  sing  His  praise  with  cheerful  voice: 
Come,  let  us  grateful  off' rings  bring, 
Our  Brother  is  our  God  and  King. 

3  Ascended  to  His  throne  on  high, 
He  yet  to  us  is  always  nigh  ; 
True  God  and  man  He  ever  reigns, 
And  infinite  in  power  remains. 

4  Above  the  heavens  in  glory  raised, 
By  angel  hosts  forever  praised, 
All  creatures  His  dominion  own. 
He  holds  an  everlasting  throne. 

5  He  rules  and  reigns  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  has  all  power  at  His  command. 
All  things  are  subject  to  His  rod — 
The  Son  of  man  and  Son  of  God. 

6  The  world,  and  sin,  and  Satan  fell 
He  overthrew,  with  death  and  hell ; 
Dispute  who  will  His  mighty  reign, 
He  still  the  Victor  must  remain. 

7  The  man  who  trusts  in  Him  is  blest. 
And  finds  in  Him  eternal  rest ; 


92  ASCENSION. 

This  world's  allurements  we  despise, 
And  fix  on  Clirist  alone  our  eyes. 

8  He  richest  consolation  gives, 
Who  once  was  dead  but  ever  lives ; 
He  captive  led  captivity, 

From  bitter  death  to  set  us  free. 

9  With  deepest  joy  our  voice  we  raise, 
And  sing  our  grateful  song  of  praise ; 
Our  Brother,  our  own  flesh  and  bone, 
Is  God  and  King,  our  joy  alone. 

10  Through  Him  we  heirs  of  heaven  are  made ; 
O  Brother,  Christ !  extend  Thine  aid, 

That  we  may  ever  trust  in  Thee, 
And  live  by  faith  eternally. 

11  Amen,  amen,  O  Lord!  we  cry; 
Do  Thou,  who  art  exalted  high. 

In  Thy  pure  faith  preserve  our  hearts, 
And  shield  us  from  all  Satan's  darts. 

12  Come,  blessed  Lord !  to  judgment  come, 
And  take  us  to  our  glorious  home. 
That  all  our  woes  on  earth  may  cease. 
And  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  peace. 

13  A  glad  Amen  shall  close  our  song, 
Our  souls  for  rest  in  glory  long. 
Where  we  with  angel-hosts  again 
Shall  sing  in  nobler  strains  Amen  ! 

97  No.  39. 

T  ORD,  on  earth  I  dwell  sad-hearted, 

^    Here  I  oft  must  mourn  and  sigh  : 

Wherefore  hast  Thou  then  departed. 

Why  didst  Thou  ascend  on  high  ? 


ASCENSION.  93 

Take  me,  take  me  hence  with  Thee, 
Or  abide,  Lord,  still  with  me  ; 
Let  Thy  love  and  gifts  be  left, 
That  I  be  not  all  bereft. 

2  Leave  Thy  heart  still  inly  near  me, 

Take  mine  hence  where  Thou  art  gone ; 
Open  heav'n  to  me,  and  hear  me, 

When  to  Thee  I  cry  alone ; 
AVlien  I  cannot  pray,  O  plead 
With  Thy  Father  in  my  stead ; 
Seated  now  at  God's  right  hand, 
Help  us  here.  Thy  faithful  band. 

3  Worldly  joys  I  cast  behind  me, 

Let  me  choose  the  better  part. 
And  though  mortal  chains  yet  bind  me, 

Heav'nward  tend  my  thoughts  and  heart ; 
That  m}'  time  through  faith  may  be 
Ordered  for  eternity ; 
Till  we  rise,  all  i)erils  o'er. 
Whither  Thou  hast  gone  before. 

4  Then  return,  the  promise  keeping 

That  was  made  to  us  of  old ; 
Raise  the  members  that  are  sleeping, 

Gnaw'd  of  death,  beneath  the  mould; 
Judge  the  evil  world  that  deems 
Thy  sure  words  but  empty  dreams; 
And  for  all  our  sorrows  past 
Let  us  know  Thy  joy  at  last. 


94  A.SCEXSION. 

98  No.  24. 

rFH'  atoning  work  is  done, 
-*■     The  Victim's  blood  is  shed, 
And  Jesus  now  is  gone 

His  people's  cause  to  plead : 
He  stands  in  heav'n  their  great  High  Priest, 
And  bears  their  names  upon  His  breast. 

2  No  temple  made  with  hands 

His  place  of  service  is; 
In  heav'n  itself  He  stands, 

A  heavenly  priesthood  His: 
In  Him  the  shadows  of  the  Law 
Are  all  fulfilled,  and  now  withdraw. 

3  And  though  awhile  He  be 

Hid  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
His  people  look  to  see 

Their  great  High  Priest  again: 
In  brightest  glory  He  will  come, 
And  take  His  waiting  people  home. 

99  C.  M.— No.  2. 
fTHE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 
^      Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 

A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  i)lace  that  heav'n  affords 

Is  His  by  sov'reign  right : 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heav'n's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  Joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  Joy  of  all  below. 


ASCENSION.  95 


To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  wdth  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace  is  giv'n  ; 
Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 
Their  joy,  the  joy  of  heav'n. 

5  His  cross  to  us  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him  ; 
His  people's  hope.  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 


100  C.  M.— No.  2. 

'HE  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crowned, 
On  heaven's  exalted  throne, 
Forgets  not  those  for  whom  on  earth 
He  heaved  His  dying  groan. 


T' 


2  His  greatness  now^  no  tongue  of  man 

Or  seraph  hright  can  tell ; 
Yet  still  the  chief  of  all  His  joys, 
That  souls  are  saved  from  hell. 

3  For  this  He  taught,  and  toiled,  and  bled  ; 

For  this  His  life  was  giv'n  ; 
For  this  He  fought,  and  vanquished  death 
For  this  He  reigns  in  lieav'n. 

4  Join,  all  ye  saints  beneath  the  sky, 

Your  grateful  praise  to  give  ; 

Sing  loud  hosannas  to  His  name, 

With  whom  ve  too  shall  live. 


9(>  I'RNTECOST. 

PENTECOST. 

101  No.  30. 

pOME,  Holy  Ghost,  Lord  God,  and  fill 
^     With  Thy  rich  grace  heart,  mind,  and  will, 
And  each  believing  soul  inspire 
With  Thine  own  pure  and  holy  fire. 
Lord,  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  light. 
Thou  in  the  faith  dost  men  unite 
Of  ev'ry  land  and  ev'r}'  tongue: 
This  to  Thy  praise,  O  Lord,  be  sung. 

Hallelujah!     Hallelujah! 

2  Thou  holy  Light  and  Guide  divine, 
O  cause  the  Word  of  life  to  shine ; 
Teach  us  to  know  our  God  aright. 
And  call  Him  Father  with  delight. 
Keep  us,  O  Lord,  from  all  strange  lore. 
That  we  may  seek  no  master  more. 
But  with  true  faith  in  Christ  abide, 
And  heartily  in  Him  confide. 

Hallelujah !    Hallelujah ! 

3  Sweet  Source  of  comfort,  Holy  Love, 
Send  us  Thy  succor  from  a])ove, 
That  in  Thy  service  we  may  stay, 
And  troubles  tirive  us  not  away. 
Lord  with  Thy  grace  our  souls  refresh, 
Confirm  our  frail  and  feeble  flesh, 
That  we  through  life  and  death  to  Thee 
May  press  with  Christian  chivalry. 

Hallelujah!    Hallelujali! 


PENTECOST.  97 

102  No.  29. 

COME,  O  come,  Thou  quick'ning  Spirit, 
God  from  all  eternity  ! 
Let  us  Thy  blest  grace  inherit, 

And  our  souls  be  filled  by  Thee ; 
Then  will  spirit,  life,  and  light 
Dissipate  our  inner  night. 

2  Grant  our  heart  in  heavenly  measure 

Wisdom,  counsel,  purity. 
That  we  never  may  take  pleasure 

In  aught  but  what  pleases  Thee ; 
In  Thy  knowledge  make  us  whole, 
And  from  error  free  the  soul. 

3  Let  us  trust  Thy  witness  wholly, 

That  we  are  the  sons  of  God, 
Who  rely  upon  Him  solely, 

When  they  pass  beneath  the  rod ; 
For  the  Father's  chastenings 
Bless  above  all  earthly  things. 

4  Prompt  us,  that  we  come  before  Him 

Joyously  with  hope  in  view, 
Sigh  in  us,  when  we  implore  Him, 

And  e'er  plead  for  us  anew ; 
Then  our  prayer  will  not  be  vain, 
And  our  faith  new  strength  will  gain. 

5  Should  our  soul  for  comfort  languish, 

And  despondency  grow  strong. 
That  the  heart  must  cry  in  anguish  : 

"Oh,  my  God,  my  God,  how  long!" 
Soothe  Thou  then  the  aching  breast, 
Grant  us  patience,  strength,  and  rest. 


98  PENTECOST. 

6  Mighty  Spirit  of  reliance  I 

Sure  Defence  in  all  our  need  ; 
When  the  foe  bids  us  defiance, 

Bid  Thy  work  in  us  God  speed ! 
Grant  us  weapons  for  the  strife. 
And  with  vict'ry  crown  our  life. 

7  Guard  our  faith,  that  naught  molest  it- 

Satan,  death,  or  scornful  jeer — 
Let  no  power  from  us  wrest  it, 

Thou,  O  God,  our  Trust  and  Cheer ! 
Though  our  heart  would  fain  say  nay, 
Be  Thy  Word  to  us  still  Yea. 

8  And  when  life  with  death  is  blending, 

Then  assure  us  yet  the  more, 
As  the  heirs  of  life  unending. 

Of  the  glory  there  in  store, 
Which  can  never  be  expressed, 
But  with  which  we  shall  be  blest. 


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103  No.  45. 

HOLY  Ghost  descend,  we  pray, 
Abide  with  us  from  day  to  day, 
Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us! 
Let  Thy  bright  beams,  Thou  heav'nly  Light, 
Dispel  the  darkness  of  our  night. 
To  joy  and  gladness  wake  us ; 
That  we  I|  Too  Thee 
Truly  living,  ||  To  Thee  giving 
Pray'r  unceasing, 
Still  may  be  in  love  increasing. 

2  Give  to  Thy  Word  impressive  power 
That  in  our  liearts,  from  this  good  hour, 


PENTECOST.  99 

As  fire  it  may  be  glowing ; 
That  we  may  Thee  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  on  one  common  throne, 
Confess,  Thy  glory  showing. 
0  stay  |]  And  sway 
Our  souls  ever,  ||  That  they  never 
May  forsake  Thee, 
But  by  faith  their  refuge  make  Thee. 

3  Thou  Fountain  whence  all  wisdom  flows, 
Which  God  on  pious  hearts  bestows, 

Grant  us  Thy  consolation, 
That  in  our  pure  faith's  unity. 
We  faithful  witnesses  may  be 
Of  grace  that  brings  salvation. 
Hear  us,  1|  Cheer  us 
By  Thy  teaching,  ||  Let  our  preaching 
And  our  labor 
Praise  the  Lord  and  bless  our  neighbor. 

4  Direct  us  by  Thy  counsel  still, 
That  we  may  understand  Thy  will ; 

We  err  unless  Thou  guide  us. 
0  grant  us  constancy,  that  we 
.     May  ever  faithful  prove  to  Thee, 
Whatever  woes  betide  us. 
Descend,  i|  Defend 

From  all  errors  |1  And  earth's  terrors; 
Be  our  healing, 
Jesus'  love  and  peace  revealing. 

5  Thy  grace  sustain,  pervade  our  heart, 
That  we  may  act  the  valiant  part 

With  Thee  as  our  reliance  ; 
Be  Thou  our  Captain  and  our  Shield, 


100  PENTECOST. 

That  we  may  never  quit  the  field, 
But  bid  the  foe  defiance. 
Heed  us !  ||  Speed  us ! 
O'er  us  hover  ||  As  our  Cover ; 
Thy  Salvation 
Be  our  constant  consolation. 

6  0  mighty  Rock,  O  source  of  Life, 

Let  Thy  dear  Word,  'mid  doubt  and  strife, 

Be  so  within  us  burning 
That  we  be  faithful  unto  death, 
In  Thy  pure  love  and  holy  faith 
From  Thee  true  wisdom  learning ! 
Thy  fire  ||  Inspire 

Quick'ning  savor,  H  That  with  favor 
Our  behavior 
May  confess  Christ  as  our  Savior. 

7  O  gentle  Dew,  from  heav'n  now  fall 
With  power  upon  the  hearts  of  all, 

Thy  tenderness  instilling ; 
That  heart  to  heart  more  closely  bound, 
Fruitful  in  kindly  deeds  be  found, 
The  law  of  love  fulfilling ! 
No  ill  11  Shall  fill 

Hearts  that  love  Thee  |1  And  approve  Thee 
Where  Tl^ou  livest 
Peace,  good  will,  and  joy  Thou  givest, 

8  Grant  that  our  daj'S,  while  li.'e  shall  last, 
In  humble  holiness  be  passed  ; 

Our  minds  fill  with  Tliy  leaven, 
That  they  may  rise  o'er  things  of  earth, 
The  hopes  and  joys  that  here  have  birth, 

And  live  in  joys  of  heaven. 


PENTECOST.  101 

Sustain,  I|  Eestrain 

From  offences  i|  Hearts  and  senses ; 

Blessed  Spirit ! 

Bid  us  thus  true  life  inherit. 

104  L.  M.— No.  1. 

pREATOR,  Spirit,  Holy  Dove, 
^     Visit  Thy  people  from  above, 
Fill  them  with  graces,  and  restore 
Thy  creatures  as  they  were  before. 

2  For  Comforter  is  Thy  sweet  name, 

A  gift  which  from  the  Highest  came, 
A  precious  ointment  from  above, 
A  living  fount,  a  fire  of  love. 

3  Our  minds  enlighten,  and  inspire 
Our  souls  with  love's  celestial  fire ; 
And  since  Thou  know'st  how  frail  we  be, 
Confirm  and  make  us  strong  in  Thee. 

4  Thou,  with  Thy  grace's  sev'nfold  band, 
The  finger  art  on  God's  right  hand  ; 
Thou  dost  the  Father's  promise  send 
With  tongues  to  earth's  remotest  end. 

5  Drive  far  away  our  wily  foe, 

And  by  Thy  grace  sweet  peace  bestow ; 
That  in  Thy  footsteps  we  may  run, 
And  soul-destroying  mischief  shun. 

6  Let  us  by  Thee  the  Father  know, 
His  Son,  Christ  Jesus,  also  show, 
That  full  of  faith  we  may  know  Thee 
Derived  from  both  eternallv. 


102  PENTECOST. 

7  To  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son 
Who  rose  again,  be  honor  done, 
With  Him,  wlio  came  at  Pentecost, 
The  Comforter,  the  Holy  Ghost. 

105  No.  46. 

T  ET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky : 
-^     Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  His  Spirit  from  on  kigh, 

According  to  His  Word : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

2  The  Spirit,  by  His  heavn'ly  breath. 

Creates  new  life  within  ; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 

Of  trespasses  and  sin  : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  shows  them  unto  men : 
The  fallen  soul  His  temple  makes; 

God's  image  stamps  again : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

W^ith  Thy  celestial  fire  ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire ! 
Be  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 


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PENTECOST.  103 

106  ]S  a  26. 

ENTER,  Lord,  Thy  temple. 
Be  Thou  my  spirit's  Guest! 
Who  at  my  birth  didst  give  me 

A  second  birth  more  blest. 
Thou  in  the  Godhead,  Lord, 

Though  liere  to  dwell  Thou  deignest, 
Forever  equal  reignest, 
Art  equally  adored. 

2  O  enter,  let  me  know  Thee, 

And  feel  Thy  power  within. 
The  pow^r  that  bi^eaks  our  fetters, 

And  rescues  us  from  sin ; 
So  wash  ^nd  cleanse  Thou  me. 

That  I  may  serve  Thee  truly, 

And  render  honor  duly 
With  perfect  heart  to  Thee, 

S  'Tis  Thou,  0  Spirit,  teachest 

Tlie  soul  to  pray  aright; 
Thy  songs  have  sweetest  music, 

Thy  i)ray^rs  have  wondrous  might; 
Unheard  they  cannot  fall. 

They  pierce  the  highest  heaven, 

Till  He  His  help  hath  given 
Who  surely  helpeth  all. 

4  With  holy  xeal  then  fill  us. 

To  keep  the  faith  still  pure ; 
And  bless  our  lands  and  houses 

With  wealth  that  may  endure; 
And  make  that  foe  to  flee 

Who  in  us  with  Thee  striveth ; 


104  PENTECOST. 

For  from  our  hearts  he  driveth 
Whate'er  deUghteth  Thee. 

5  Order  our  path  in  all  things 

According  to  Thy  mind, 
And  when  this  life  is  over^ 

And  must  be  all  resigned, 
O  grant  us  then  to  die 

With  calm  and  fearless  spirit. 

And  after  death  inherit 
Eternal  life  on  high. 

107  L.  M.— No.  1. 

OPIRIT  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 
^    0  shed  Thine  influence  from  above : 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  day. 

2  In  ev'ry  clime,  by  ev'ry  tongue, 
Be  God's  surpassing  glory  sung; 
Let  all  the  list'ning  earth  be  taught 
The  wonders  by  our  Savior  wrought. 

3  Unfailing  Comfort,  Heavn'ly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  holy  Church  preside ; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy  blessings  prove, 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 


108  7s.-No. 

RACIOUS  Spirit!  Love  divine! 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove: 
Fill  me  with  Thy  heav'nly  love. 


G= 


2  Speak  Thy  pard'ning  grace  to  me ; 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 


PENTECOST.  105 

Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God ; 
Wash  me  m  His  precious  blood, 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Dwell  Thyself  within  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray ; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine  ; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  Thine. 

109  S  M.— No.  3. 

pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come; 
^     Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood. 
And  to  our  wond'ring  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'T  is  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul. 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  ev'ry  part. 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free ; 
Then  shall  we  know  and  praise  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 


106  TRINITY. 

110  C.  M.-Xo. 

QPIRIT  divine,  attend  our  prayer, 
^     And  make  our  hearts  Tiiy  home  ; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  power ; 
O  come,  great  Spirit,  come. 

2  Come  as  the  light — to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe, 
And  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  life, 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts. 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 
Let  ev'ry  soul  an  off' ring  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  a  dove,  and  spread  Thy  wings, 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love, 
And  let  the  Church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  the  Church  above. 


TRINITY. 

Ill  No.  47. 

OCARCE  tongue  can  speak,  ne'er  human  ken 
^    The  myst'ry  could  discover. 
That  God  from  His  high  throne  to  men 

Makes  known  the  world  all  over: 
That  He  alone  is  King  above 

All  other  gods  whatever, 
Great,  mighty,  faithful,  full  of  love, 

His  saints  doth  aye  deliver; 
One  essence  but  three  persons! 


TRINITY.  107 

2  God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 

The  name  thrice  holy  given, 
On  earth  by  all  the  ransomed  host, 

And  by  the  hosts  of  heaven. 
He's  Abraham's  and  Isaac's  God, 

And  Jacob's,  whom  He  knoweth, 
The  Lord  of  Hosts,  who  every  good 

Boih  night  and  day  bestoweth, 
Who  only  doeth  wonders ! 

3  The  Son,  from  all  eternity 

Begotten  of  the  Father, 
Did  come  as  man,  when  God's  decree 

Had  fixed.  His  sheep  to  gather. 
The  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 

While  all  their  glory  sharing. 
Their  honor,  power,  and  majesty, 

A  crown  all  equal  wearing, 
Proceeds  from  Son  and  Father! 

4  Be  glad,  my  heart,  thy  portion  see, 

Thy  rich,  unequalled  treasure. 
He  is  thy  Friend,  supply  will  He 

Thy  needs  with  bounteous  measure. 
Who  made  thee  in  His  image  fair. 

Thy  load  of  guilt  removeth. 
Gives  thee  His  people's  faith  to  share, 

Thy  joy  in  sorrow  proveth. 
Through  His  own  Word  most  holy. 

5  Bestir  thyself,  with  all  thy  heart 

Thy  God  to  know  endeavor: 
Such  knowledge  will  sweet  rest  impart, 
Thy  soul  with  pure  love  ever 


108 


AVill  cause  to  glow,  and  nourish  thee 

For  life  and  joy  in  heaven ; 
Things  only  heard  of  here,  shall  be 

To  open  sight  there  given, 
By  God  to  His  dear  children. 

6  Woe !  woe !  to  the  besotted  crew 

In  wiHful  blindness  living. 
Rejecting  God,  tlie  honor  due 

To  Him,  the  creatures  giving. 
The  time  will  come  when  close  shall  He 

On  them  the  door  of  heaven  ; 
Who  drive  God  from  them  here,  shall  be 

By  Him  hereafter  driven 
From  His  higli  throne  most  holy! 

7  O  Prince  of  Might !  Thy  mercy  show, 

Thou  God  of  earth  and  heaven ; 
To  every  sinner  here  below 

May  saving  grace  be  given ! 
Bring  back  Thy  slieep  that  go  astray, 

And  bUnded  eyes  enlighten. 
And  turn  Thou  ev'rything  away 

That  wickedly  might  frighten 
Thine  own,  whose  faith  is  feeble. 

8  Grant  this,  that  M'e  Thy  people  may 

All  reach  the  heavenly  portals, 
And  in  Thy  kingdom  sing  for  aye, 

'Mid  all  the  bless'd  immortals  : 
That  Thou  above  art  King  alone 

All  other  gods  high  over, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  One, 

Thy  people's  Shield  and  Cover, 
One  essence  but  three  persons ! 


TEINITY,  109 

112  L.  M.— No.  1. 
nPHOU  who  art  Three  in  unity, 

•^     True  God  from  all  eternit}^, 
The  sun  is  fading  from  our  sight, 
Be  Thou  our  Sun  both  day  and  night. 

2  We  praise  Thee  with  the  dawning  day, 
To  Thee  at  even  also  pray  ; 

AVitli  our  poor  song  we  worship  Thee, 
Now,  and  through  all  eternity. 

3  Let  God  the  Father  be  adored. 
And  God  the  Son,  the  only  Lord, 
And  equal  adoration  be, 
Eternal  Comforter,  to  Thee. 

113  No.  7. 
A  GOD,  the  Father !  draw  Thou  nigh, 

^     And  leave  us  sinners  not  to  die ; 

Our  num'rous  trespasses  forgive, 

Preserve  our  faith  and  let  us  live ; 

Deliver  us  from  Satan's  arts, 

And  make  us  Thine  with  all  our  hearts : 

Amen !  Amen !  so  shall  it  be, 

And  hallelujahs  rise  to  Thee. 

2  O  God,  the  Son !  do  Thou  draw  nigh. 
And  leave  us  sinners  not  to  die ;  &c. 

3  0  God,  the  Spirit!  draw  Thou  nigh, 
And  leave  us  sinners  not  to  die  ;  &c. 

114  L.  M.— No.  1. 
T7ATHEE,  of  all,  whose  love  profound 

•*■      A  ransom  for  our  souls  has  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  pard'ning  love  extend ! 


110 


Almiglity  Son,  incarnate  "Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Kedeenier,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinnei's  bend; 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend ! 

Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  quick'ning  power  extend! 

Jehovah !  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One ! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend ! 


115 


No.  8. 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord !  His  name  extol, 
The  God  of  skill  and  might ; 
Who  formed  my  body,  breathed  my  soul, 

And  gave  nie  life  and  light — 

My  Father,  whose  i^aternal  care, 

To  me  from  cliildhood  shown. 

Exceeds  my  effort  to  declare, 

Exceeds  what  I  have  known. 

2  0  praise  the  Lord !  adore  His  grace, 

INIy  God,  my  only  trust. 
The  Son,  who,  loving  our  lost  race, 

United  with  our  dust — 
My  Savior,  who  for  me  has  given 

His  all-atoning  blood. 
To  raise  me  up  from  earth  to  heav'n. 

From  wretchedness  to  God. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  !  the  Holy  One, 

My  God  who  seals  my  peace, 


Ill 


Sent  by  the  Father  and  the  Son 
To  guide  me  home  to  bUss — 

The  Comforter,  whose  quick'nmg  power 
Assists  me  day  by  da}^ 

Whose  counsels,  in  the  darkest  hour, 
My  trembling  spirit  stay. 


116 


No.  32. 

A  THAT  I  had  a  thousand  voices ! 
^     A  mouth  to  speak  with  thousand  tongues ! 
Then,  with  a  heart  His  praise  rejoices, 

Would  I  proclaim  in  grateful  songs 
To  all,  wherever  I  might  be, 
What  things  the  Lord  hath  done  for  me. 

2  Dear  Father,  endless  praise  I  render, 

For  soul  and  body  strangely  joined ; 
I  praise  Thee,  Guardian  kind  and  tender, 

For  all  the  noble  joys  I  find 
So  richly  spread  on  ev'ry  side, 
And  freely  for  m}'^  use  supplied. 

3  What  equal  praises  can  I  offer, 

Dear  Jesus,  for  Thy  mercy  shown  ? 
What  pangs,  my  Savior,  didst  Thou  sufier, 

And  thus  for  all  my  sins  atone ! 
Thy  death  alone  my  soul  could  free 
From  Satan,  to  be  blest  with  Thee. 

4  Honor  and  praise,  still  onward  reaching, 

Be  Thine  too,  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Whose  holy  power  and  faithful  teaching 

Give  me  among  Thy  saints  a  place : 
Wliate'er  of  good  in  me  may  shine 
Comes  only  from  Thy  light  divine. 


112  TRINITY. 

5  Accept,  0  Lord,  I  now  implore  Thee, 
The  meager  praise  I  give  below  : 

In  heav'n  I  better  will  adore  Thee, 

When  I  an  angel's  strength  shall  know: 

There  would  I  join  their  sacred  praise, 

And  heavenly  hallelujahs  raise. 

117  C.  M.— No.  2. 

■PATHER  of  glory !  to  Thy  name 
-'■      Immortal  praise  we  give, 
AVho  dost  an  act  of  grace  i^roclaim. 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  Thine  anger  cease ; 
Our  lives  He  ransomed  with  His  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  Thy  Almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  given, 
Whose  teachings  bring  us  near  to  Thee, 
And  train  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  His  honors  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 

One  grateful  song  to  raise ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  lieav'n  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 


118 


JOHN'    THE    BAPTIST.  113 

S.  M.— No.  3. 
FATHER,  in  wbom  we  live, 
-*-      In  whom  we  are  and  move, 
All  glory,  power,  and  praise  receive 
For  Thy  creating  love. 

2  O  Thou  incoj-nate  Word, 

Let  all  Thy  ransomed  race 
Unite  in  thanks,  with  one  accord, 
For  Thy  redeeming  grace. 

3  Spirit  of  holiness, 

Let  all  Thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  gifts,  and  join  to  bless 
Thy  heart-renewing  power. 

4  The  grace  on  man  bestowed, 

Ye  heav'nly  choirs,  proclaim, 
And  cry  "Salvation  to  our  God! 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb !  " 


JOHN  THE  BAPTIST. 

119  No.  38. 

i^OMFORT,  comfort  ye  my  people, 
^     Speak  ye  peace,  thus  saith  our  God  ; 
Comfort  those  who  sit  in  darkness. 

Mourning  'neath  their  sorrows'  load ; 
Speak  ye  to  Jerusalem 
Of  the  peace  that  waits  for  them ; 
Tell  her  that  her  sins  I  cover, 
And  her  warfare  now  is  over. 

2  Yea,  her  sins  our  God  will  pardon, 
Blotting  out  each  dark  misdeed : 


114  JOHN    THE   BAPTIST. 

That  which  well  deserved  His  anger 

He  will  no  more  see  or  heed. 
She  hath  sufler'd  many  a  day, 
Now  her  griefs  have  passed  away, 
God  will  change  her  pining  sadness 
Unto  ever  springing  gladness. 

3  For  Elijah's  voice  is  crying 

In  the  desert  far  and  near. 
Bidding  all  men  to  repentance, 

Since  the  Kingdom  now  is  here. 
Oh,  that  warning  cry  obey. 
Now  prepare  for  God  a  way ! 

Let  the  valleys  rise  to  meet  Him, 

And  the  hills  bow  down  to  greet  Him. 

4  j\Iake  ye  straight  what  long  was  crooked, 

]Make  the  rougher  places  plain, 
Let  your  hearts  be  true  and  humble, 

As  befits  His  holy  reign  ; 
For  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
Now  o'er  earth  is  shed  abroad. 

And  all  flesh  shall  see  the  token 

That  His  Word  is  never  broken. 


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120  L.  M.— No.  1. 

JESUS,  Lamb  of  God,  who  art 
The  Life  and  Comfort  of  my  heart : 
From  wrath  I,  wretched  sinner,  fiee 
With  all  my  many  sins  to  Thee. 

2  O  God,  my  sinfulness  is  great! 
I  groan  beneath  a  dreadful  weight; 
Yet,  be  Thou  merciful,  I  pray. 
And  take  niv  suiltv  curse  awav. 


JOHN    THE   BAPTIST,  115 

3  St.  John,  the  Baptist,  biddeth  me 
To  cast  my  burden,  Lamb,  on  Thee : 
Since  Thou  art  come,  as  Friend  indeed, 
To  succor  me  and  all  in  need. 

4  Grant  that  I  may  amend  my  ways. 

And  keep  Thy  Word  throughout  my  days : 
To  this  end,  Lord,  abide  with  me. 
And  when  I  die  take  me  to  Thee. 


121 


"VTE  sons  of  men,  in  earnest 
-■-      Prepare  your  hearts  within. 

The  wond'rous  Conqu'ror  cometh, 
Whose  power  can  save  from  sin, 

Whom  God  in  grace  alone 
Hath  promised  long  to  send  us, 
To  lighten  and  befriend  us. 

And  make  His  mercy  known. 

2  Oh,  set  your  ways  in  order 

When  such  a  Guest  is  nigh  ; 
Make  plain  the  paths  before  Him 

That  now  deserted  lie. 
Forsake  what  He  doth  hate. 

Exalt  the  lowly  valleys. 

Bring  down  all  pride  and  malice. 
And  make  the  crooked  straight. 

3  'T  is  thus  St.  John  hath  taught  us, 

'T  was  thus  he  preached  of  yore ; 
And  they  will  feel  God's  anger 

Who  list  not  to  his  lore. 
O  God  !  now  let  his  voice 

To  Thv  true  service  win  us, 


No.  26. 


116  MICHAELMAS. 

That  Christ  may  come  within  us, 
And  we  in  Him  rejoice. 


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MICHAELMAS. 

122  L.  M.— No.  1. 

ORD  God,  we  all  give  praise  to  Thee, 
And  sing  Thy  love  most  gratefully, 
For  the  angelic  beings  bright 
Who  hover  round  Thy  throne  of  light. 

2  They  shine  resplendent  by  Th}^  grace 
And  gaze  enraptured  on  Thy  face ; 
They  hear  Thy  voice  as  Thou  hast  willed, 
And  are  Avith  heavenly  wisdom  filled. 

3  They  slumber  not,  nor  rest  their  feet ; 
It  is  their  aim  and  joy  most  sweet 
To  be  Thy  host,  Thou  mighty  Rock ! 
And  be  around  Thy  little  flock. 

4  The  foul  old  dragon  and  dread  foe 
Burns  with  fierce  envious  hate  below ; 
He  seeks  more  than  all  else  beside 
Thy  Christian  people  to  divide. 

5  He  blighted  earth  with  lying  breath 
And  holds  his  grip  e'en  now  till  death ; 
Chafes  madly  to  annihilate 
All  virtue,  honor,  Church,  and  State. 

6  Nor  halt  nor  rest  he  ever  knows ; 
As  roaring  lion  round  he  goes, 
Or  lies  in  wait  with  desp'rate  snare 
To  bring  the  Christian  to  despair. 

7  But  watchful  is  the  angel-band 
That  follows  Christ  on  every  hand, 


IVnCHAELMAS.  117 

And  guards  Thy  Holy  Christendom 
From  harm  that  may  from  Satan  come. 

8  This  we  can  well  of  Daniel  ken, 
AVhen  he  sat  in  the  lions'  den  ; 

And  earlier  still,  we  have  been  taught 
How  angels  rescued  pious  Lot. 

9  Likewise  the  Hebrews  three,  of  old, 
Who  bent  no  knee  to  gods  of  gold. 
Sang  cheerfully  mid  flames  intense : 
God's  angel  was  their  sure  defence. 

10  And  thus  our  God,  still  at  this  day, 
From  harm  and  many  an  evil  way 
Keeps  us  by  His  dear  angel -guard. 
Placed  o'er  us  as  our  watch  and  ward. 

11  For  this,  now  and  eternally. 

Our  praise  shall  rise,  O  God,  to  Thee, 
Whom  also  angel-hosts  adore 
With  joy,  now  and  forevermore. 

12  AVe  yet  would  pray  Thee  to  defend 
By  them,  unto  the  latter  end, 
Thy  fold,  that  little  fiock,  O  Lord, 
That  holds  in  honor  Thy  blest  Word! 

123  C.  M.— No.  2. 

fTHOUGH  angels  bright  escape  our  sight, 
-^      Unheard  their  songs  are  sung. 
They  hover  'round  us  day  and  night, 
These  earthly  mists  among. 

2  Amid  the  snare«,  amid  the  cares 
That  danger  bring  each  day, 


118  MICHAELMAS. 

Our  Lord  an  angel  band  prepares 
To  guide  us  on  our  way. 

3  "With  malice  fell  the  prince  of  hell 

AVould  fain  the  Church  o'erthrow, 
But  holy  angels  guard  it  well, 
And  put  to  shame  the  foe. 

4  This  mercy  shown,  0  Lord,  we  own: 

To  Thee  our  thanks  we  bring ; 
And  with  the  angels  'round  Thy  throne 
Would  endless  praises  sing. 

124  xo. 

JESUS,  Brightness  of  the  Father, 
^     Life  and  Strength  of  all  who  live ! 
In  the  presence  of  the  angels. 
Glory  to  Thy  name  we  give : 
And  Thy  wondrous  praise  rehearse. 
Singing  in  harmonious  verse. 

2  Blessed  Lord,  by  their  protection, 

Shelter  us  from  harm  this  day  ; 
Keep  us  pure  in  flesh  and  spirit ; 

Save  us  from  the  foe,  we  pray: 
And  vouchsafe  us,  by  Thy  grace, 
In  Thy  paradise  a  place. 

3  Glory  to  th'  almighty  Father, 

Let  our  voices  now  repeat ; 
Glory  to  the  great  Redeemer ; 

Glory  to  the  Paraclete ; 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Throughout  all  eternity. 


CORNER   STONE   LAYING.  119 

125  No.  48. 

CTARS  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright, 
^  Filled  with  celestial  resplendence  and  light, 
These  that,  where  night  never  foUoweth  day, 
Raise  the  "  Thrice  holy  Lord !  "  ever  and  aye. 

2  These  are  Thy  ministers ;  these  dost  thou  own, 
Lord  <jrod  of  Sat>aoth !  nearest  Thy  throne. 
These  are  Thy  messengers ;  these  dost  Thou  send. 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones !  man  to  defend. 

3  Still  let  them  succor  us ;  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  of  angelic  hosts!  battling  for  right ; 

Till,  where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly  pour, 
We  with  the  angels  mav  bow  and  adore. 


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CORNER  STONE  LAYING. 
126  No.  82. 

N  Thy  dear  name  and  by  Thy  favor, 
This  day  we  lay  the  corner-stone, 
To  build  a  house,  O  God  and  Savior, 
To  Thee,  and  to  Thy  praise  alone. 
Here  let  Thy  Spirit  by  Thy  Word 
Perform  Thy  work  of  grace,  dear  Lord. 

O  let  us  all  by  faith  be  grounded, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  on  Thee  alone  ; 

That  in  our  midst  Thy  praise  be  sounded, 
Who  art  the  Church's  Corner-stone. 

To  keep  us  in  Thy  faith  and  fear, 

Build  Thee  and  us  a  temple  here. 


120  COKNEK  «TOXE   LAYING. 

3  Accept  our  ofTrings,  we  implore  Thee, 

And  bless  tlio  work  we  liuve  begun  ; 
To  Thee  alone  and  to  Thy  glory 

This  l)uilding  consecrate,  when  done  ; 
Then  will  we  hither  come,  and  raise 
Our  hearts  to  Thee  in  thanks  and  praise. 

4  Through  saving  faith  preserve  us  ever 

In  Thy  pure  Word  and  Sacrament ; 
Be  with  us  all,  forsake  us  never ; 

To  serve  Thee  make  our  hearts  intent ; 
And  when  we  die,  O  grant  that  we 
Be  found  in  cov'naut  grace  with  Thee, 

127  L.  M.— No.  1. 

n  REAT  God  I  a  blessing  from  Thy  throne 
^     Grant  us,  who  lay  this  corner-stone 
To  build  a  church,  in  which  Thy  Word 
Is  purely  taught,  and  gladly  heard. 

2  Hie  work  is  Thine,  and  not  our  own. 
Then  come,  and  make  thy  presence  known  I 
Our  pray'rs  accept,  our  off' rings  bless. 
And  to  our  labors  grant  success. 

3  Remember,  Lord,  what  Tliou  hast  done 
For  us,  through  Christ,  Thine  own  dear  Son, 
From  sin  and  death  to  set  us  free, 

And  win  us  unto  heaven  and  Thee. 

4  We  are  the  people  of  Thy  choice; 
And  while  we  in  this  grace  rejoice. 
Our  prayer  is  this,  and  constant  care, 
That  others  too  this  bliss  may  share. 


CORNER   STONE  LAYING.  121 

5  Then  build  us  here  a  house  and  home, 
Where  Christ  to  Him  may  bid  us  come, 
To  save  us  all  Avith  grace  divine, 
That  we  may  be  forever  Thine. 

128  No.  11. 

T  0 !  in  Zion  a  foundation 

^     God,  the  Father,  laid  secure ; 

Grounded  on  it  our  salvation 

By  His  Word  of  promise  sure. 
Though  the  wrath  of  Satan  rages 

Now  and  ever,  as  of  yore. 
Built  upon  this  Rock  of  Ages 

Stands  the  Church  forevermore. 

2  God  in  Christ,  with  man  united, 

Died  the  death  which  justice  sought, 

Hell  dismayed,  and  heaven  delighted. 
Saw  what  sov'reign  mercy  wrought. 

God  the  Son  wrought  our  salvation 
By  the  ransom  of  His  blood: 

This  is  our  secure  foundation, 


0  Thou  theme  of  patriarch's  story, 

Israel's  Hope,  and  David's  Son, 
Prophets'  and  apostles'  glory, 

God  and  Man,  forever  One ! 
Every  knee  shall  bow  before  Thee, 

Every  tongue  confess  Thee  Lord. 
Eock  of  Ages,  we  adore  Thee, 

Mighty  God,  Incarnate  Word. 


122  CHURCH    DEDICATION. 


129 


"(fT  IS  a  marvel  in  our  eyes 

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No.  10. 


How  the  Lord  rebukes  the  wise: 
Whom  the  builders  would  not  own — 
He  is  made  the  Corner-Stone ! 
What  seems  naught,  and  men  reject, 
Is  before  our  God  elect ; 
Thus  the  Gospel's  hidden  store 
Pales  the  wit  of  earthly  lore. 

2  While  the  vain  and  wordly-wise 
For  its  beauty  have  no  eyes, 
And  in  trust  repose  their  stay 
That  at  last  must  all  give  way, 
Zion  looks  unto  the  Lord, 

And  by  faith  leans  on  His  AVord: 

Joys  in  grace  that  Avill  avail, 

When  both  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail. 

3  Others  may  their  virtues  press. 
On  attainments  lay  great  stress; 
Zion  knows  of  grace  alone 
And  the  merits  that  atone. 
Doth  an  Only  Xame  confess 

As  her  strength  and  righteousness: 
Christ,  whom  builders  would  not  own. 
Is  her  precious  Corner-stone. 


CHURCH  DEDICATIOX. 
130  Xo.  29. 

jPEX  now  Thy  gates  of  beauty, 
Zion,  let  me  enter  there. 
Where  my  soul  in  joyful  duty 

Waits  for  Him  who  answers  prayer ; 


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CHURCH    DEDICATION.  123 

Oh,  how  blessed  is  this  phice, 
Filled  with  solace,  light,  and  grace. 

2  Yes,  my  God,  I  come  before  Thee, 

Come  Thou  also  down  to  me  ; 
Where  we  find  Thee,  and  adore  Thee, 

There  a  heav'n  on  earth  must  be. 
In  my  heart  O  enter  Thou, 
Let  it  be  Thy  temple  now. 

3  Here  Thy  praise  is  gladly  chanted, 

Here  Thy  seed  is  duly  sown. 
Let  my  soul,  where  it  is  planted. 

Bring  forth  precious  sheaves  alone, 
So  that  all  I  hear  may  be 
Fruitful  unto  life  in  me. 

4  Thou  my  faith  increase  and  quicken, 

Let  me  keep  Thy  gift  divine ; 
Howsoe'er  temptations  thicken. 

May  the  Word  still  o'er  me  shine. 
As  my  pole-star  through  my  life. 
As  my  comfort  in  my  strife. 

5  Speak,  0  God,  and  I  will  hear  Thee, 

Let  Thy  will  be  done  indeed  ; 
May  I  undisturbed  draw  near  Thee, 

While  Thou  dost  Thy  people  feed ; 
Here  of  life  the  fountain  flows. 
Here  is  balm  for  all  our  woes. 

131  L.  M.— No.  1. 

INTERNAL  Son  of  God,  O  Thou, 
^     Before  whom  earth  and  heaven  bow, 
Regard  Thy  people  as  they  raise 
To  Thee  theii^ongs  of  prayer  and  praise. 


124  CHUKCU    DEDICATION. 


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This  house  they  dedicate  to  Thee, 
That  here  they  may  Thy  glory  see, 
Thy  body  and  Thy  blood  they  here 
Receive,  their  fainting  souls  to  clieer. 

3  Here  in  baptismal  water  pure 
They  find  for  sins  a  gracious  cure ; 
Their  children  here  to  Thee  they  bring, 
O  Thou,  our  death-subduing  King. 

4  Here  sin's  diseases  healing  find. 

The  weak  grow  strong,  light  cheers  the  blind, 
The  troubled  heart  with  peace  is  blest, 
And  weariness  finds  heavenly  rest. 

5  When  tempests  shake  the  world  around, 
The  rock-built  Church  secure  is  found; 
The  gates  of  hell  may  here  assail 
Whom  Christ  defends,  but  not  prevail. 

6  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise:  do  Thou,  whom  we  adore. 
Teach  us  to  praise  Thee  evermore. 


T' 


132  No.  6. 

^HE  Church  above  forever  rings 
AVith  praises  of  the  King  of  kings; 
Forever  there,  on  har})S  divine, 
They  hymn  tli'  eternal  One  in  Trine ; 
We  here  below  the  strain  prolong. 
And  faintly  echo  Zion's  song. 

O  Lord  of  lords  invisible! 

With  Thy  pure  light  this  temple  fill. 


CHUECH    DEDICATION.  125 

And  hither,  when  invoked,  descend  ; 
Here  to  Th}^  people's  prayer  attend : 
Here,  in  their  hearts  forevermore. 
The  Spirit's  quick'ning  graces  pour. 

3  Here  may  the  faithful,  day  by  day, 
In  humble  adoration  pray ; 
And  here  receive  from  Thy  dear  love 
The  blessings  of  that  home  above, 
Till,  loosened  from  this  mortal  chain, 
Its  everlasting  joys  they  gain. 

133  L.  M.— No.  1. 

TTERE,  in  Thj^  name,  eternal  God, 
^^  We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee; 
O  choose  it  for  Thy  fixed  abode, 
And  keep  it  from  all  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face. 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live. 
Hear  Thou  in  heav'n.  Thy  dwelling  place, 
And  when  Thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  Gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still,  by  the  power  of  His  great  name, 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart; 

Yet  choose  not.  Lord,  this  house  alone; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  ev'ry  heart; 
In  ev'ry  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 


126  CHURCH    DEDICATION. 


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134  No.  29. 

lUILT  on  Christ,  the  firm  foundation, 
Christ  the  chosen  corner-stone 
Holy  Zion  keeps  her  station, 

Sure  and  strong  in  Him  alone ; 
By  His  moveless  strength  sustained, 
In  His  glorious  life  contained. 

2  City  that  the  Lord  doth  cherish, 
Dear  and  precious  in  His  sight, 

From  thy  streets  shall  never  perish 
Joy  and  gladness,  love  and  light. 
Ever  there  the  hlessed  sing 
Glory  to  the  Triune  King. 

3  Enter,  Lord,  this  temple  builded 
For  Thy  holy  dwelling  place! 

By  Thy  glory  be  it  gilded. 

Radiant  make  it  by  Thy  grace : 
Ever  through  the  open  door, 
Boundless  benediction  pour ! 

4  Here  to  all,  their  need  confessing, 
Who  Thy  mercy  shall  entreat, 

Grant  a  rich,  enduring  blessing, 

Blessing  full,  and  mercy  sweet. 
Fit  them  for  eternal  rest, 
Gather  them  among  the  blest. 

5  Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  merit, 
Ever  in  the  highest  1  e. 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Rendered  duly  unto  Thee, 
God  Triune,  forevermore ; 
Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore! 


CHURCH    DEDICATION,  127 

135  L.  M.— No.  1. 

LORD,  our  God,  accept,  we  pray, 
The  house  we  consecrate  this  day ; 
And  let  Thy  glory  fill  this  place — 
The  glory  of  Thy  truth  and  grace. 


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2  Here  give  us  e'er  such  servants,  Lord, 
As  rightly  will  divide  Thy  Word ; 
That  all  may  grow,  by  what  they  hear, 
In  saving  grace  and  holy  fear. 

3  Here  too  baptize  Thou  those,  and  bless. 
Who  plead  Thy  cov'nant  promises, 

To  us  and  to  our  children  given, 

And  with  us  make  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Here  let  Thy  tender  lambs  be  fed, 
Yea,  fed  with  Thine  own  living  bread ; 
To  hear  Thy  voice  let  them  be  taught, 
And  from  Thy  fold  to  wander  not. 

5  Here  let  Thy  holy  Sacrament 
According  to  Thy  Word  be  spent ; 
And  grant  that  all  indeed  believe, 
Who  here  the  heavenly  food  receive. 

6  0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Here  bless  us  as  we  need  it  most! 
Our  prayer  and  praise  accept  in  love. 
And  fit  us  for  our  home  above. 


128 


HARVEST. 

136  No.  32. 

/^OME  Christians,  praise  your  Maker's  goodness, 
^     Kejoice  in  Him  and  in  His  gift ; 
To-day  before  tlie  Lord  of  harvest, 
In  hajipy  songs  your  voices  lift ; 
For  He  who  cared  for  us  of  yore 
Has  blessed  our  fields  and  homes  once  more. 

2  Accept,  O  Lord,  our  thankful  praises 

For  all  our  Father  doth  bestow  ; 
May  it  increase  our  faith,  and  lead  us 

Our  praise  by  godly  lives  to  show ; 
Tliat  every  deed  and  word  may  prove 
"We  trust  and  oAvn  our  Father's  love. 

3  Thou  feedest  us  in  pure  compassion  ; 

Teach  us  to  care  for  others'  need  ; 
Let  each,  as  lie  is  able,  comfort 

The  sick  and  j^oor,  the  hungry  feed : 
O  Father  Thou  of  all  below. 
On  each  what  most  he  needs  bestow. 

4  Open  Thy  bounteous  hands  in  blessing, 

Thus  to  refresh  us  year  by  year, 
Provide  for  us  through  all  life's  journey, 

And  make  us  faithful  stewards  here 
Of  all  that  to  our  care  is  given, 
That  greater  trusts  be  ours  in  heaven. 

5  Preserve  to  us  what  Thou  hast  sent  us, 

And  grant  us  calm  and  peaceful  days. 
And  grateful  hearts  that  we  may  use  it. 
In  quiet  gladness  to  Thy  praise  : 


129 


And  while  our  bodies  thus  are  fed, 
O  grant  our  souls  the  Living  Bread! 

137  7s.— No.  4. 

I  RAISE,  0  praise  our  God  and  King ! 


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Hymns  of  adoration  sing: 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure : 

3  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest  store, 
He  hath  filled  the  garner  floor  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

5  And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King, 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ; 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

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130  HARVEST. 

138  L.  M.— Xo.  1. 
n  REAT  is  our  God,  and  merciful : 

^     His  ev'ry  work  His  power  displays ; 
The  earth  is  of  His  goodness  full ; 
The  seasons  celebrate  His  praise. 

2  O  bow  ye  lowly  at  His  feet, 

And  come  into  His  courts  with  fear: 
Our  God  is  good,  as  He  is  great, 

And  with  His  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

3  Tlie  seasons  in  their  turn  display 

His  wisdom  and  His  power  divine; 
They  all  confess  His  sov'reign  sway, 
And  in  thorn  does  His  goodness  shine. 

4  When  in  the  summer's  heat  we  faint, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  God  is  near : 
He  never  lets  His  creatures  want, 

But  with  His  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

5  He  sends  the  plenteous  shower  from  heaven: 

He  bids  the  earth  produce  us  food: 
By  Him  all  happiness  is  given, 

And  all  His  works  declare  Him  good. 

139  No.  13. 
"D RIGHT  rays  of  autumn  quiver 

-^     On  fields  of  fretted  gold. 
By  purple  hill  and  river 

AVide  o'er  the  land  unrolled, 
And  while  the  reapers  gather 

The  wealth  of  harvest  days, 
To  Thee,  O  bounteous  Father, 

Through  Christ  we  offer  praise. 


131 


140 


2  The  precious  things  of  heaven, 

Warm  days  and  dewy  nights, 
Soft  rain  in  season  given, 
.     Bright  clouds  and  tender  Hghts ;         .' 
Their  genial  influence  blending. 

Matured  the  sower's  boon, 
Till  heavy  ears  were  bending 

Beneath  the  harvest  moon, 

3  And  now,  like  hands  uplifted, 

The  sheaves  in  order  stand, 
To  praise  the  Lord,  who  gifted 

With  plenteous  store  the  land ; 
Our  lips  shall  own  His  kindness, 

And  tell  His  love  abroad, 
To  shame  the  willful  blindness 

Of  those  who  know  not  God. 

4  Lord,  while  the  whole  creation 

Bears  witness  to  Thy  care, 
O  hear  our  supplication, 

And  grant  Thy  children's  prayer; 
AVhile  thus  our  wants  supplying. 

Our  table  Thou  dost  spread, 
O  feed  our  souls  undying 

With  Christ,  the  Living  Bread! 

No.  6. 
T  ORD  of  the  harvest!  Thee  we  hail, 
■^    Thine  ancient  promise  doth  not  fail ; 
The  varying  seasons  haste  their  round. 
With  goodness  all  our  years  are  crowned ; 
Our  thanks  we  pay  this  festal  day  ; 
0  let  our  hearts  in  tune  be  found. 


132  HARVEST. 

2  Lord  of  the  harvest !  all  is  Thine, 
The  rains  that  fall,  the  suns  that  shine, 
The  seed  once  hidden  in  the  ground. 
The  skill  that  makes  our  fruits  abound: 
New  every  year  Thy  gifts  appear; 
New  praises  from  our  lips  shall  sound. 

3  Immortal  honor,  endless  fame, 
Attend  th'  Almighty  Father's  name; 
Like  honor  to  th'  Incarnate  Son, 
Who  for  lost  man  redemption  won , 
And  equal  praise  we  thankful  raise 
To  Thee,  blest  Spirit !  with  them  One. 

141  7s.— No.  4. 

CUMMER  ended,  harvest  o'er, 
^    Lord,  to  Thee  our  song  we  pour. 
For  the  valley's  golden  yield. 
For  the  fruits  of  tree  and  field ; 

2  For  the  promise  ever  sure 

That  while  heaven  and  earth  endure 
Seed  time,  harvest,  cold  and  heat 
Shall  their  yearly  round  complete ; 

3  For  the  care,  which,  while  we  slept, 
Watch  o'er  field  and  furrow  kept, 
AVatch  o'er  all  the  buried  grain. 
Soon  to  burst  to  life  again. 

4  When  the  reaping  angels  bring, 
Tares  and  wheat  before  the  King, 
Jesus!  may  we  gathered  be 

In  the  heavenly  barn  to  Thee. 

5  Then  the  angel  cry  shall  sound : 
Praise  the  Lamb:  the  lost  are  found  ! 


HARVEST.  133 

And  the  answering  song  shall  be : 
Alleluia,  praise  to  Thee  ! 

6  Praise  to  Thee  !  the  toil  is  o'er ; 
Blight  and  curse  shall  be  no  more ; 
Lo !  the  mighty  work  is  done : 
Glory  to  the  Three  in  One ! 

142  No.  10. 

/^OME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
^     Raise  the  song  of  harvest  home ; 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin ; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
That  our  wants  are  all  supplied ; 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come; 
Eaise  the  song  of  harvest  home. 

2  We  ourselves  are  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield  ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown ; 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear; 
Lord  of  harvest !  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord,  our  God,  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home ; 
From  His  field  shall  purge  away 
All  that  doth  offend  that  day  ; 
Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 

In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  sarner  evermore. 


134  HARVEST. 

4  Even  so,  Lord!  quickly  come 
To  Thy  final  harvest  home ; 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin ; 
There,  forever  purified, 
In  Thy  presence  to  abide ; 
Come  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 
Raise  the  glorious  harvest  home. 


143 


Failure  of  Harvest. 


No.  9. 


TirHAT  our  Father  does,  is  well ; 
' '     Blessed  truth— His  children  tell ! 
Though  He  send  for  plenty  want, 
Though  the  harvest  floor  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love. 
Seeking  better  things  above. 

2  What  our  Father  does,  is  well ; 
Shall  the  willful  heart  rebel? 
If  a  blessing  He  withhold 

In  the  field  or  in  the  fold, 
Is  He  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  store  eternally  ? 

3  What  our  Father  does,  is  well ; 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell ; 
Though  no  milk  nor  honey  flow 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 

God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed. 

4  What  our  Father  does,  is  well ; 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell, 


REFORMATION.  135 

Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 
For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies,  . 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God ; 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod? 

5  Therefore  unto  Him  we  raise 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise: 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honor,  might,  and  glory  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 


REFORMATION. 
144  No.  49. 

A   TOWER  of  strength  our  God  is  still! 
-^     A  mighty  Shield  and  Weapon ; 
He  is  our  help  from  all  the  ill 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  bitter  foe 
Now  means  deadly  woe : 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight, 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2  With  might  of  ours  here  naught  is  done, 

Our  loss  were  soon  effected: 
But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One^ 

Whom  God  Himself  elected. 
Ask  you:  ''Who  is  He?" 
Christ  Jesus :  here  see 

Great  Sabaoth's  Lord! 

There  is  no  other  God : 
His  is  the  field  forever. 


136  REFORMATION. 

3  Though  devils  all  the  world  sliould  fill, 

All  watching  to  devour  us, 
AVe  tremble  not^  we  fear  no  ill> 

They  cannot  overpower  us. 
This  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 

He  can  harm  us  none, 

For  he  is  judged — undone ; 
One  little  Word  o'erthrows  him. 

4  The  Word  of  God  they  shall  let  stand 

And  not  a  thank  have  for  it. 
Here  Christ  Himself  leads  the  command 

With  His  great  gifts  and  Spirit ; 
And  take  they  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child  and  wife, 

When  their  worst  is  done, 

They  yet  have  nothing  won ; 
The  kingdom  ours  remaineth. 


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145  No.  20. 

AD  God  not  come,  may  Israel  say, 
Had  God  not  come  to  aid  us, 
Our  enemies  on  that  sad  day 

Would  surely  have  dismayed  us ; 
A  remnant  now,  and  handful  small. 
Held  in  contempt  and  scorn  by  all. 
Who  cruelly  oppress  us. 

2  Their  furious  wrath,  did  God  permit. 
Would  quickly  have  consumed  us. 
And  in  the  deep  and  yawning  pit 

AVith  life  and  limb  entombed  us; 
Like  men  o'er  whom  dark  waters  roll. 


REFORMATION.  137 

The  streams  had  gone  e'en  o'er  our  soul, 
And  mightily  o'erwhelmed  us. 

3  Thanks  be  to  God,  who  from  the  pit 
Snatched  us,  when  it  was  gaping: 

Our  souls,  like  birds  that  break  the  net, 
To  the  blue  sky  escaping ; 

The  snare  is  broken — we  are  free ! 

The  Lord  our  Helper  praised  be, 
The  God  of  earth  and  heaven. 


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146  No.  20. 

^HE  mouth  of  fools  doth  God  confess, 
But  while  their  lips  draw  nigh  Him 
Their  heart  is  full  of  wickedness, 

And  all  their  deeds  deny  Him. 
Corrupt  are  they,  and  every  one 
Abominable  deeds  hath  done ; 

There  is  not  one  well-doer. 

The  Lord  looked  down  from  His  high  tower 

On  all  mankind  below^  Him, 
To  see  if  any  owned  His  power, 

And  truly  sought  to  know  Him  ; 
Who  all  their  understanding  bent 
To  search  His  holy  Word,  intent 

To  do  His  wdll  in  earnest. 

But  none  there  was  w^ho  w^alked  with  God, 

For  all  aside  had  slidden. 
Delusive  paths  of  folly  trod, 

And  followed  lusts  forbidden  ; 
Not  one  there  was  who  practiced  good. 
And  yet  they  deemed,  in  haughty  mood, 

Their  deeds  must  surely  please  Him. 


138  KKFOKMATION. 

4  How  long,  by  folly  blindly  led, 

AVill  ye  oppress  the  needy, 
And  eat  my  people  up  like  bread? 

So  fierce  ai*e  ye  and  greedy  ! 
In  God  they  put  no  trust  at  all, 
Nor  will  on  Him  in  trouble  call, 

But  be  their  own  providers. 

5  Therefore  their  heart  is  never  still, 

A  falling  leaf  dismays  them  ; 
God  is  with  him  who  doth  His  will. 

Who  trusts  Him  and  obeys  Him  ; 
But  ye  the  poor  man's  hope  despise, 
And  mock  him  when  he  humbly  cries 

That  God  is  his  sure  comfort. 

6  Who  shall  to  Israel's  outcast  race 

From  Zion  bring  salvation  ? 
God  will  Himself  at  length  show  grace, 

And  loose  the  captive  nation  ; 
That  will  He  do  by  Christ  their  King ; 
Let  Jacob  then  be  glad  and  sing. 

And  Israel  be  joyful. 


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147  No.  20. 

GOD !  look  down  from  heaven  and  see 
A  sight  that  well  may  move  Thee ! 
Thy  saints,  how  few  !  How  wretchedly 

Forsaken  we  who  love  Thee ! 
Thy  Word  no  more  shall  have  its  right: 
And  faith  itself  is  vanished  quite 
From  all  this  generation. 

2  Fictions  they  teach  with  cunning  art, 
And  lies  of  man's  invention ; 


REFORMATION.  139 

Not  'stablished  in  God's  Word,  their  heart 

Is  full  of  strange  dissension ; 
One  chooses  this,  another  that, 
•    And  while  divisions  they  create, 
They  cant  of  love  and  union. 

3  Maj'  God  root  out  all  heresy 

And  of  false  teachers  rid  us, 
Who  proudly  say :  "And  who  is  he 

That  shall  our  speech  forbid  us  ? 
We  have  the  might  and  right  alone. 
And  what  we  say  must  stand  ;  we  own 

None  as  our  lord  and  master." 

4  Wherefore,  saith  God,  I  will  arise  ! 

My  poor  they  are  oppressing ; 
I  hear  their  crying  and  their  sighs, 

Their  wrongs  shall  have  redressing ; 
My  Word,  endued  with  saving  might, 
Shall  suddenly  the  wicked  smite, 

And  be  my  poor  ones'  comfort. 

5  As  silver  sev'n  times  furnace-tried, 

Is  found  for  it  the  purer, 
So  doth  the  Word,  whate'er  betide, 

But  prove  itself  the  surer  ; 
The  cross  reveals  its  worth  aright, 
'Tis  then  we  see  its  strength  and  light 

Shine  far  in  earth's  dark  places. 

6  O  God,  keep  Thou  it  pure  and  free 

From  this  vile  generation, 
And  let  us  too  be  kept  by  Thee 

From  their  abomination ; 
The  wicked  walk  about  at  ease, 


140  REFORM  ATIUX. 

When  loose,  ungodly  men  like  these 
Are  in  the  laud  exalted. 

148  L.M.-Xo.l. 
T  ORD,  by  Thy  Word  deliv'rauce  work 

^     And  stay  the  hand  of  Pope  and  Turk, 
Who  fain  from  Christ  would  wrest  the  crown, 
And  from  His  kingdom  hurl  Him  down. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known, 
For  Tliou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone  ; 
Defend  Thy  Christendom,  that  we 

May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  Comforter  of  priceless  worth. 
Give  us  one  mind  and  heart  on  earth ; 
Be  with  us  in  our  last  dread  strife, 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

4  Destroy  their  counsels,  Lord  our  God, 
And  humble  them  with  iron  rod; 
And  let  them  fall  into  the  snare 
Which  for  Thy  Christians  they  prepare. 

5  So  that  at  last  they  may  perceive 
That,  Lord  our  God,  Thou  still  dost  live, 
And  dost  deliver  mightily 

All  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 

149  No.  19. 
yiON  stands  with  hills  surrounded, 

^     Zion  kept  by  power  divine  ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine  ; 
Happy  Zion, 
AVhat  a  favored  lot  is  thine ! 


REFORMATION.  141 

2  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight : 
God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

150  L.  M.— No.  1. 

TVTHEN  Rome  had  shrouded  earth  in  night, 
*  '      God  said  again,  Let  there  be  light ! 
And  Luther  with  the  Gospel  came 
To  spread  the  truth  in  Jesus'  name. 

2  When  Rome  the  saints  of  God  oppressed. 
And  burdened  souls  could  find  no  rest, 
Through  Luther  God  deliv'rance  sent 
By  His  pure  Word  and  Sacrament. 

3  Though  hosts  against  us  stand  arrayed, 
Christ  bids  us  still,  Be  not  afraid ; 
Though  all  its  powers  the  truth  assail, 
The  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail. 

4  To-day  with  joyful  hearts  we  sing 
The  guardian  care  of  Christ  our  King, 
Who  through  His  chosen  instrument 
To  us  hath  this  salvation  sent. 

5  0  Lord,  whose  mercies  still  endure, 
Preserve  to  us  Thy  Gospel  pure ; 
Let  it  alone  within  us  reign, 

That  Thine  the  glory  may  remain. 


151 


142  national  humiliation. 

National  Humiliation  and  Thanksgiving. 

IlumiUation. 

L.  M.— No.  1. 
TIT  HEN  in  our  hour  of  utmost  need 
'  ^     We  know  not  where  to  look  for  aid, 
AYhen  days  and  nights  of  anxious  thought 
Nor  help  nor  counsel  yet  have  brought, 

2  Then  this  our  cCmfort  is  alone, 
That  we  may  meet  before  Thy  throne, 
And  cry,  O  faithful  God,  to  Thee 
For  rescue  from  our  misery  ; 

3  To  Thee  may  raise  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Eepenting  sore  with  bitter  sighs, 
And  seek  Thy  pardon  for  our  sin, 
And  respite  from  our  griefs  within. 

4  For  Thou  hast  promised,  graciously 
To  hear  all  those  who  cry  to  Thee 
Through  Him  whose  name  alone  is  great, 
Our  Savior  and  our  Advocate. 

5  And  thus  we  come,  O  God,  to-day, 
And  all  our  woes  before  Thee  lay, 
For  tried,  afflicted,  lo !  we  stand. 
Peril  and  foes  on  every  hand. 

6  O,  hide  not  for  our  sins  Thy  face ; 
Absolve  us  through  Thy  boundless  grace ; 
Be  with  us  in  our  anguish  still, 
Free  us  at  last  from  every  ill. 

7  That  so  with  all  our  hearts  may  we 
Once  more  with  joy  give  thanks  to  Thee, 


NATIONAL   HUMILIATION.  143 

And  walk  obedient  to  Thy  Word, 
And  now  and  ever  praise  the  Lord. 

152  L.  M.— No.  1. 
Tt/"HILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 

^  '      AVe  view  the  terrors  of  Thy  sword, 
O  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly? 
To  whom  but  Thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  Thine  ears; 
Oft  has  Thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

3  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn — 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn ! 

O  spare  our  guilty  country — spare 

The  church  which  Thou  hast  planted  there. 

4  We  plead  Thy  grace,  indulgent  God ; 
We  plead  Thy  Son's  atoning  blood  ; 
We  plead  Thy  gracious  promises — 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

5  These  pleas,  jDresented  at  Thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe  ; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too ! 

153  No.  50. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
True  God  and  Man  art  Thou  ! 
Mighty  to  help  in  life  and  death, 

O  hear  and  help  us  now  ! 
'Tis  through  Thy  name  alone  we  claim 
The  mercy  of  Thy  Father ! 


144  NATIONAL   THANKSGIVING. 

2  The  times  are  sore  and  perilous 

With  heavy  woes  and  wars, 
"Whence  no  man  can  dehver  us 

But  Thou  !  0  plead  our  cause, 
That  God  may  lay  His  wrath  away. 

Nor  deal  with  us  in  anger. 

3  We  have  deserved,  and  patiently 

AVould  hear,  whate'er  Thou  wilt, 
But  grace  is  mightier  far  with  Thee 

Than  all  our  sin  and  guilt ; 
Forgive  us  then,  dear  Lord,  again  ; 

Thv  love  is  ever  faithful. 


154 


Thanksgiving. 


No.  51. 


T  ORD  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 
^  In  lou<l  and  happy  chorus, 
We  praise  Thy  love  and  power, 

AVhose  goodness  reigneth  o'er  us. 
To  heav'n  our  song  shall  soar, 

Forever  shall  it  be 
Eesounding  o'er  and  o'er ; 

Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 

2  Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee! 

For  Thou  our  land  defendest, 
Thou  pourest  down  Thy  grace, 

And  strife  and  war  Thou  endest; 
Since  golden  peace,  0  Lord, 

Thou  grantest  us  to  see, 
Our  land  with  one  accord. 

Lord  God,  gives  thanks  to  Thee! 

3  Lord  (lod,  we  worship  Thee ! 

And  i>ray  Thee,  who  hast  bless'd  us, 


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NATIONAL   THANKSGIVING.  145 

That  WG  may  live  in  peace, 

And  none  henceforth  molest  us; 

O  crown  us  with  Thy  love, 
Fulfill  our  cry  to  Thee, 

O  Father,  grant  our  prayer ; 
Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 

155  8.7.— No  5. 
NTO  Caesar  let  us  render 

All  thft  things  that  Caesar's  are, 
Custom,  fear,  and  tribute  tender, 
Both  in  time  of  peace  and  war. 

2  Government  is  by  God's  order. 

Civil  rule  by  His  command. 
For  protection  to  our  border, 
Safety,  peace,  throughout  the  land. 

3  By  the  will  of  God  appointed, 

All  must  fear  the  power  that  be ; 
Who  lays  hand  on  God's  anointed, 
tSins  against  His  majesty. 

156  L.  M.— No.  1. 

A  BLESS,  Thou  Heavenly  Potentate, 

^     With  wisdom,  strength,  the  jjowers  of  state, 

That  wrong  and  violence  may  cease, 

And  Church  and  home  abide  in  i^eace. 

2  Bless  rich  and  poor,  the  great  and  small, 
Both  friend  and  foe ;  Lord,  bless  Thou  all 
The  family  on  earth  in  love, 

And  fit  all  for  Thy  home  above. 

3  Thus,  with  Thy  blessing  on  each  hand, 
Will  peace  and  plenty  fill  the  land, 

10 


146  iNATIOXAL   THANKSGIVING. 

And  righteousness  spring  from  the  earth, 
And  life  below  have  higher  worth. 

4  All  praise  to  Thee,  O  King  of  kings, 
Whose  grace  to  us  such  blessing  brings ; 
Thee,  with  the  Father,  we  adore, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  forevermore. 

157  L.  M.— Xo.  1. 

"DEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
•^    Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create — and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  AVe  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  j^raise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


NATIONAL   THANKSGIVING.  147 

158  L.  M.— No.  1. 

T  ET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God, 
-^     And  make  His  honors  known  abroad  ; 
0  sweet  the  joy  our  songs  to  raise, 
And  glorious  is  tlie  work  of  praise. 

2  Our  children  live  secure  and  blest ; 
Our  shores  have  peace,  our  cities  rest ; 
He  feeds  us  all  with  finest  wheat, 
And  adds  His  blessing  to  our  meat. 

3  Through  all  our  coasts  His  laws  are  shown, 
His  Gospel  truths  made  plainly  known, 
By  the  pure  teachings  of  the  Word, 

In  Zion's  courts  ;  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

159  L.  M.— No.  1. 
T  ORD,  let  Thy  goodness  lead  our  land, 

^    Still  saved  by  Thine  almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 
To  Thee  our  Savior  and  our  King. 

2  Let  ev'ry  sacred  temple  raise 
Triumphant  songs  of  holy  praise  ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  home 

A  temple.  Lord,  to  Thee  become. 

3  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  Thy  glorious  sight; 
Still  in  Thy  precepts  and  Thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 


148  MISSION. 

MISSION. 

(see  als©  epiphany  hymns.) 


160 


OCOME,  Eternal  Spirit 
Of  truth,  diffuse  Thou  hght! 
Shine  in  our  soul  and  banish 

All  blindness  from  our  sight! 
Thy  holy  fire  pour  o'er  us, 

Touch  heart  and  lip,  that  we 
"With  faithful,  good  confession 
Acknowledge  Christ  and  Thee. 

2  O  Thou,  whom  our  great  ^Monarch 

Hath  promised  unto  us. 
Blest  Comforter,  come  to  us, 

And  make  us  chivalrous. 
In  these  times  of  indiff'rence 

And  dearth  of  faith,  O  come! 
And  ply  the  keen-edged  weapons 

Of  early  Christendom. 

3  Rank  unbelief  is  rampant. 

Mad  folly  storms  the  sky, 
Hence  Thou  Thyself  must  arm  us 

AVith  weapons  from  on  high : 
"With  wisdom,  grace,  endurance, 

And  faith  robust,  and  then 
Entirely  banish  from  us 

All  false  respect  for  men. 

4  These  times  call  for  decision, 

Though  foes  'gainst  us  inveigh ; 
For  open,  bold  confession, 
Whate'er  the  world  mav  sav: 


No.  13. 


MISSION.  149 


In  spite  of  all  the  glitter 

Of  gilded  heathendom, 
To  praise,  defend,  and  cherish 

Christ's  Gospel  till  He  come. 

5  Afar,  o'er  heathen  darkness, 

The  powerful  Word  breaks  day ; 
They  cast,  with  Satan's  shackles, 

Their  household-gods  away ; 
From  every  side  they  hasten 

Into  the  Savior's  fold, 
And  ©h !  shall  it  close  to  us 

As  to  the  lost  of  old  ! 

6  Alas !  we  truly  merit 

Such  judgment  as  our  lot; 
To  us  the  light  is  shining. 

But  we  receive  it  not ! 
O  grant  us  greater  fervor 

T'  implore  Thy  grace,  dear  Lord, 
That  from  us  be  not  taken 

The  light  of  Thy  blest  Word. 

7  Pour,  Spirit,  o'er  all  nations 

A  Pentecostal  shower, 
The  Word  of  testimony 

Accompany  with  power, 
That  heart  and  lips  may  open — 

The  nations'  and  our  own — 
And  we,  through  joy  and  sorrow, 

Make  Christ's  salvation  known. 


150  MISSION. 


161 


L.  M.— No. 
A  CHRIST,  our  true  cand  only  Light, 
^     Illumine  those  who  sit  in  night; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all  whom  in  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  haunts  and  blinds. 

3  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
Oh  gently  seek  !  Thy  liealing  be 

To  every  W(junded  conscience  given. 
And  let  them  share  the  peace  of  heaven. 

4  O  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
And  help  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 

5  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold. 
Recall  those  wandered  from  Thy  fold. 
Unite  those  now  who  walk  apart. 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  lieart. 

6  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 

Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore. 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  given 
Bv  all  Thv  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 


162  S.  M.— No.  3. 

LORD,  our  God,  arise, 
The  cause  of  truth  maintain, 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  its  blessed  reign. 


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MISSION.  151 

2  Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise, 

Nor  let  Thy  glory  cease ; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  Thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  O  Holy  Spirit,  rise. 

Expand  Thy  heav'nly  wing, 
And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world, 
Let  light  and  order  spring, 

4  O  all  ye  nations,  rise, 

To  God,  the  Savior,  sing; 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heav'n. 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 

163  No.  13, 

^ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain. 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle — 

Though  ev'ry  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? — 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
B}'  wisdom  from  on  high — 


F' 


152  MISSION. 

Shall  we  to  man  benighted 
The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 

Salvation  ! — O  salvation  1 
The  joyful  sonnd  proclaim, 

Till  earth's  remotest  nation 
Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  "Waft— waft,  ye  winds,  His  story ; 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature. 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

Returns  in  bliss  to  reij:n. 


164 


L.  M.— No.  1. 
JESUS  shall  Beign  where'er  the  sun 
^     Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  People  and  realms  of  ev'ry  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  grateful  song ; 
And  with  united  hearts  proclaim 
That  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus  came. 

3  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns, . 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  liis  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

4  Where  He  displays  His  healing  power. 
The  sting  of  death  is  known  no  more : 
In  Him  the  sons  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 


153 


165  7s.— No.  4. 

SPREAD,  O  spread,  thou  mighty  Word, 
Spread  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord, 
That  in  earth's  remotest  bound 
Men  may  hear  thy  joyful  sound. 

2  Tell  them  how  the  Father's  will 
Made  the  world,  and  keeps  it  still, 
How  His  only  Son  He  gave 

Man  from  sin  and  death  to  save. 

3  Tell  of  our  Redeemer's  love, 
Who  forever  doth  remove. 
By  His  holy  sacrifice, 

All  the  guilt  that  on  us  lies. 

4  Tell  them  of  the  Spirit  given 

As  our  guide  through  Christ  to  heaven, 
Strong  and  holy,  just  and  true, 
Working  both  to  will  and  do. 

5  Word  of  Life !  most  pure  and  strong, 
Lo  !  for  thee  the  nations  long : 
Spread  and  banish  by  thy  light 
Everywhere  sin's  dreary  night. 

6  Up !  the  ripening  fields  we  see. 
Mighty  shall  the  harvest  be ; 
But  the  reapers  still  how  few ! 
Lord,  send  men  Thy  work  to  do. 


II.-THE  CATECHISM. 


WORKS  AXD  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

166  C.  M.— Xo.  2. 

CONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
^     To  my  almiglit}'  God : 
He  hath  my  heart,  and  He  my  tongue, 
To  spread  His  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  His  hand  hath  wrought! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

Th'  eternal  God,  how  wise ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  His  first  thoughts  devise. 

4  When  He  through  Christ  redeemed  our  race 

He  fixed  His  covenant  sure; 
His  precious  promises  of  grace 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature,  and  time,  and  earth,  and  skies, 

His  heavenly  skill  proclaim  ; 
But  they  alone  are  truly  wise 
Who  know  in  Christ  His  name. 
(154) 


WORKS    AND    ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD,  155 

167  C.  M.— No.  2. 

IITE  sing  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 
^  ^      Who  bade  the  mountains  rise, 
Who  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad. 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  We  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines,  too,  at  His  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  We  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earth  with  food  ; 
Who  formed  His  creatures  by  a  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  Thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  we  turn  our  eyes. 
Whether  we  view  the  ground  we  tread. 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies  ! 

5  But  far  more  glorious  is  Thy  grace 

Revealed  in  Christ,  Thy  Son, 

In  whom  we  see  a  Father's  face 

And  worship  at  His  throne. 

168  C.  M.— No.  2. 
MAKER  of  all  things,  mighty  Lord ! 

-^'-^     We  own  Thy  power  divine ; 
The  winds  and  waves  obey  Thy  Word, 
For  all  their  strength  is  Thine. 

2  Wide  as  the  wintry  tempests  sweep, 
They  work  Thy  sovereign  will ; 
Thy  voice  is  heard  upon  the  deep, 
And  all  its  waves  are  still. 


156  WORKS   AND   ATTRIBUTES  OF   GOD. 

3  When  dangers  threat  in  every  form, 

And  death  itself  is  near ; 
O  God,  amid  the  ragin*;  storm, 
We're  safe  beneath  Thy  care. 

4  With  cheerful  hope  on  Thee  we  stay, 

To  rescue  from  the  grave  ; 
Thou,  whom  the  elements  obey, 
In  Christ  art  near  to  save. 

169  L.  M.— No.  1. 

fTHE  Lord  is  King!  lift  up  thy  voice, 
-*■     O  earth  !  and  all  ye  heavens  rejoice! 
From  world  to  world  the  joy  shall  ring : 
The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King ! 

2  The  Lord  is  King !  who  then  shall  dare 
Resist  His  will,  distrust  His  care? 
Holy  and  true  are  all  His  ways; 

Let  every  creature  speak  His  praise. 

3  The  Lord  is  King !  exalt  your  strains, 

Ye  saints!  your  God,  your  Father,  reigns; 

One  Lord  and  Savior  all  secures; 

He  reigns,  and  life  and  death  are  yours. 

170  L.  M.— No.  1. 
T  ORD,  Thy  omniscience  I  adore ! 

^    Thou  knowest  all  that  was  before. 
Is  now,  and  all  that  e'er  shall  be 
In  time  and  through  eternity. 

2  Thou  too  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through, 
Awake,  asleep,  I'm  in  Thy  view; 
INIy  going  out,  my  coming  in. 
Thou  seest,  and  my  thoughts  within. 


WORKS    AND    ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD.  157 

3  Before  my  lips  my  thoughts  obey, 
Thou  knowest  what  I  mean  to  say ; 
Yea,  long  ere  yet  they  are  my  own, 

My  thoughts,  as  Thine,  to  Thfee  are  known. 

4  Such  knowledge  is  too  great  for  me, 
Too  wonderful !  I  bow  to  Thee 

In  humble  awe,  and,  rapt,  adore 
Thy  vast  omniscience  all  the  more ! 

5  Lord  Jesus  do  Thou  light  my  heart, 
And  bid  all  darkness  thence  depart! 
O  keep  me  steadfast  in  Thy  grace, 
Till  I  shall  see  Thee  face  to  face. 


171  8s.7s.— No.  5. 

:0D  is  love:  His  mercy  brightens 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  He  wakes  and  woe  He  lightens, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


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2  Time  and  change  are  busy  ever, 

Man  decays  and  ages  move ; 

But  His  mercy  waneth  neyer ; 

God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth. 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  gloom  His  brightness  streameth ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  care  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above; 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


158  WORKS    AND   ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD. 


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172  L.  M.— Xo.  1. 

|F  Omnipresent  Grace  I  sing; 

For,  though  I  take  the  morning's  wing 
And  dwell  beyond  the  outer  sea, 
Yet  art  Thou  j^resent  there  w'ith  me. 

2  Thy  hand  shall  lead  me  by  the  way. 
Thy  right  hand  be  my  statl'  and  stay ; 
Though  darkness  compass  me  around, 
Night  shall  be  light  where  Thou  art  found. 

3  Where  Thou  art,  darkness  cannot  stay, 
Thou  turnest  darkness  into  day  ; 
Both  night  and  light  are  one  to  Thee : 
In  darkness  Thou  still  seest  me. 

4  Thine  eye  beheld  me  yet  unborn, 

And  watched  my  steijs  from  earliest  morn ; 
My  ways  are  written  in  Thy  book : 
By  Thee  I  live,  to  Thee  I  look. 

5  Thy  thoughts  are  precious  to  my  heart; 
Thy  presence  bids  all  care  depart ; 

I  lay  me  down,  Thou  art  with  me; 
I  wake — and  still  I  am  with  Thee. 

6  Lord,  try  my  way  and  me  anew ; 
Prove  Thou  my  heart  and  make  it  true, 
And  lead  me  in  the  better  way. 

To  life,  to  Thee — for  aye  and  aye. 

173  No.  6. 

THHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
•*■     And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eve: 


WORKS   AND    ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  159 

My  noon-day  walks  He  shall  attend. 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  w^ith  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid. 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

174  L.  M.— No.  1. 

fTHY  ways,  O  Lord !  with  wise  design, 
-■•     Are  framed  upon  Thy  throne  above, 
And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  Thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure. 

Poor  mortals  Thine  arrangements  view ; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  Thine  own  peculiar  care. 

Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uneyed, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  w^here 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way  : 

But  whilst  they  trust  Thy  guardian  eye, 
Their  feet  shall  ne'er  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  My  favored  soul  shall  meekly  learn 

To  lay  her  reason  at  Thy  throne  ; 
Too  weak  Thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  Thee  for  my  guide  alone. 


160  WORKS   AND    ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD. 


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175  C.  M.— Xo.  2. 

^OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform, 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints !  fresh  courage  take  : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head, 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

176  No.  52. 

ADR  God  is  true  I — Them  He  will  ne'er  forsake 
^     For  whom  His  love  He  shows  ; 
Our  God  is  true ! — We  shall  His  care  partake 
In  all  our  joys  and  Avoes  ; 


WORKS   AND   ATTRIBUTES   OF    GOD.  161 

His  wings  will  spread  their  shelter  o'er  us : 
Though  mountains  quake,  earth  yawn  before  us, 
Our  God  is  true ! 

2  Our  God  is  true ! — He  is  a  faithful  Friend, 

We  from  experience  know ; 
And,  rest  assured,  He  will  our  souls  defend 

From  ev'ry  watchful  foe. 
His  cov'nant  love  gives  no  denial 
To  humble  faith,  in  hours  of  trial, — 

Our  God  is  true ! 

3  Our  God  is  true  ! — Never  forget,  my  soul, 

How  kind  and  true  He  is ! 
Be  true  to  God ! — Let  this  thy  life  control 

And  be  devoutly  His ! 
From  loving  Him  let  nothing  drive  thee ! 
And  of  this  stay  let  none  deprive  thee, — 

Our  God  is  true ! 


177  C.  M.— No.  2. 

|UR  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 
Our  Hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  Shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  Home ! 


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2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure : 
Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
For  aye  wilt  be  the  same. 
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THE    WORD. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  Hke  iu\  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  hke  an  ever-rolhng  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  O  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 

Our  Hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  Guard  while  troubles  Last, 
And  our  eternal  Home  ! 


THE  WORD. 

178  L.  M.— Xo.  1. 

')T^  WAS^  hy  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

•*■      The  ancient  prophets  spoke  His  word  ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  insjnre, 
And  warmed  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirmed  the  messages  they  brought: 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  His  breath. 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
Upon  Thy  precious  holy  book  ; 

There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 
And  read  His  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  all  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind : 


THE   WORD.  163 


Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure : 
This  is  Thy  word,  and  must  endure. 


179  L.  M.— No.  1. 

_0D  gave  His  Word  by  holy  men, 
The  w^ords  dictating  to  their  pen ; 
That  Word  shall  shine  with  glorious  ray 
When  heaven  and  earth  have  passed  away. 


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2  It  is  not  changeful  human  thought 
That  here  to  darkened  souls  is  brought, 
But  everlasting  truth  and  right 

That  shed  on  man  their  heavenly  light. 

3  It  makes  the  way  of  faith  so  plain 
That  none  in  darkness  need  remain ; 
Who  meekly  choose  it  as  their  guide 
Shall  not  in  doubt  and  gloom  abide. 

4  It  makes  the  path  of  duty  clear, 
That  all  in  this  may  j^ersevere  ; 
Who  humbly  heed  its  righteous  way 
Shall  not  from  right  and  virtue  stray. 

5  For  faith  and  life,  for  thought  and  deed. 
No  other  rule  and  guide  we  need : 
When  God  the  King  proclaims  His  will, 
'Tis  meet  all  others  should  be  still. 

6  To  this  alone  may  we  adhere, 
In  faith  and  love  and  godly  fear, 
And  ever  walking  by  His  Word, 
Give  glory  to  our  Sovereign  Lord. 


164  THE    WORD. 


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180  L.  M-No.  1. 
HEN  Israel  through  the  desert  passed, 

A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  Thy  glorious  word,  0  God  ! 

'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  giv'n-, 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heav'n. 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 

And  quickens  its  inactive  powers; 
It  sets  our  wand'ring  footsteps  right. 
Displays  Thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts ; 

Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true; 
While  highest  wisdom  it  imparts. 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favored  lands  that  have  this  word. 

Ye  saints  who  feel  its  saving  power, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  His  redeeming  grace  adore. 

181  L.  M.— No.  1. 
"TORSAKE  us  not— O  Lord  be  near 

■'■    Thy  Church,  when  low'ring  clouds  appear  ; 
That  heav'nly  light.  Thy  Word  divine; 
Continue  in  our  midst  to  shine. 

2  While  sin  and  death  around  we  see, 
O  grant  that  we  may  constant  be ; 
And  pure  retain,  till  life  is  spent. 
Thy  precious  Word  and  Sacrament. 


THE   WORD.  165 

3  Dear  Savior !  help,  Thy  church  uphold ; 
For  we  are  sluggish,  thoughtless,  cold ; 
Indue  Thy  Word  with  power  and  grace, 
And  spread  its  truth  in  ev'ry  place. 

4  Yes !  leave  us  but  Thy  Word,  we  pray ; 
The  fatal  wiles  of  Satan  stay ; 

Oh  smile  upon  Thy  church :  give  grace, 
And  courage,  patience,  love,  and  peace. 

5  O  God !  how  sin's  dread  works  abound  ; 
Throughout  the  earth  no  rest  is  found ; 
And  wide  has  falsehood's  spirit  spread, 
And  error  boldly  rears  its  head. 

6  And  ever  is  there  something  new 
Devised  to  change  Thy  doctrines  true  ; 
Lord  Jesus !  as  thou  still  dost  reign. 
Those  vain,  presumptuous  minds  restrain. 

7  And  as  the  cause  and  glory.  Lord, 
Are  Thine,  not  ours,  do  Thou  afford 
Us  help  and  strength  and  constancy, 
And  keep  us  ever  true  to  Thee. 

8  Thy  Word  shall  fortify  us  hence, 
It  is  Thy  Church's  sure  defense ; 
O  let  us  in  its  power  confide. 
That  we  may  seek  no  other  guide. 

9  Here  on  Thy  Word  in  faith  we  lean, 
There  Thou  slialt  be  forever  seen ; 
And  when  our  journey  endeth  here, 
Receive  us,  Lord,  in  glory  there. 


166  THE    WOKD. 

182  L.  M— Xo.  1. 

T^HE  Law  of  God  is  good  and  wise, 
■*•     And  sets  His  will  before  our  eyes; 
Shows  us  the  way  of  righteousness, 
And  dooms  to  death  when  we  transgress. 

2  Its  light  of  holiness  imparts 

The  knowledge  of  our  sinful  hearts, 
That  we  may  see  our  lost  estate, 
And  seek  deliverance  ere  too  late. 

3  To  those  who  help  in  Christ  have  found, 
And  would  in  works  of  love  abound, 

It  shows  what  deeds  are  His  delight, 
And  should  be  done  as  good  and  right. 

4  When  men  the  ofTered  help  disdain, 
And  dead  in  sin  and  woe  remain, 
Its  terrors  in  their  ear  resounds, 

And  keeps  their  wickedness  in  bounds. 

6  The  law  is  good,  but  since  the  fall 
Its  holiness  condemns  us  all : 
It  dooms  us  for  our  sin  to  die, 
And  has  no  power  to  justify. 

6  To  Jesus  we  for  refuge  flee, 

AVho  from  the  curse  has  set  us  free, 
And  humbly  worship  at  His  throne. 
Saved  by  His  grace  through  faith  alone. 

183  L.  M.— No.  1. 
T^HE  Gospel  shows  the  Father's  grace, 

^      Who  sent  His  Son  to  save  our  race : 
Proclaims  how  Jesus  lived  and  died 
That  man  might  thus  be  justitied. 


THE  WORD.  167 

2  It  sets  the  Lamb  before  our  eyes 
Who  made  th'  atoning  sacrifice, 

And  calls  the  .souls  with  guilt  oppressed 
To  come  and  find  eternal  rest 

3  It  brings  the  Savior's  righteousness 
Our  souLs  to  robe  in  royal  dress; 
^rom  all  our  guilt  it  brings  release, 
And  gives  the  troubled  conscience  peace. 

4  It  is  the  power  of  God  to  save 
From  sin  and  *Satan  and  the  grave ; 
It  works  the  faith  which  firmly  clings 
To  all  the  treasures  which  it  brings, 

5  It  bears  to  all  the  tidings  glad, 

And  l)ids  their  hearts  no  more  be  sad: 
The  heavy  laden  soul  it  cheers, 
And  banishes  their  guilty  fears. 

6  ]May  we  in  faith  its  tidings  learn. 
Nor  thanklessly  its  blessings  spurn; 
May  we  in  faith  its  truth  confess. 
And  praise  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 

184  S.  M.— No.  3. 

T  ET  ev'ry  ear  attend, 
^    And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  Gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho !  all  ye  starving  souls, 
That  feed  upon  the  wind. 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  em})ty  mind ; 


168  THE    WORD. 

3  Here  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  \  ye  that  pant  for  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
AVith  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows. 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  gates  of  Gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day : 
Lord  !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies. 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

185  No.  53. 

fTHY  Word,  O  Lord,  is  gentle  dew 
-■■     To  sufJering  hearts  that  want  it; 
O  shed  Thy  heavenly  balm  anew. 
To  all  Thy  garden  grant  it. 
Refreshed  by  Thee, 
May  every  tree 
Bud  forth  and  blossom  to  Thy  praise. 
And  bear  much  fruit  in  after  days. 

2  Thy  Word  is  like  a  flaming  sword, 
A  sharp  and  mighty  arrow, 
A  wedge  that  cleaves  the  rock;  that  Word 
Can  pierce  through  heart  and  marrow; 
O  send  it  forth 
O'er  all  the  earth. 


THE  WORD.  169 

The  darkened  heart  to  cleanse  and  win, 
And  shatter  all  the  might  of  sin. 

3  Thy  Word,  a  wondrous  star,  supplies 
True  guidance  when  we  need  it; 
It  points  to  Christ,  it  maketh  wise 
All  simple  hearts  that  heed  it ; 
Let  not  its  light 
E'er  sink  in  night, 
But  still  in  every  spirit  shine. 
That  none  may  miss  that  light  divine. 

186  L.  M  — No.  1. 

HPHE  precepts  of  the  Word  are  pure, 
■*•     Its  promises  and  hopes  endure  ; 
The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right, 
In  keeping  them  is  great  delight. 

2  The  teachings  of  God's  Word  impart 
His  gracious  counsels  to  the  heart, 
And  higher  principles  instil, 

And  mould  anew  the  heart  and  will. 

3  Lord,  Thy  commands  he  our  delight, 
Thy  Gospel  be  our  saving  might; 
And  by  Thy  truth  on  us  impress 
The  image  of  Thy  holiness. 

4  Then  will  our  life,  in  turn,  conform 
Unto  Thy  Word,  as  guide  and  norm : 
And  by  our  walk  it  shall  appear, 
That  our  profession  is  sincere. 

5  Grant  grace  for  grace  to  us  anew, 
To  practice  still  what  we  hold  true ; 
And  grant  that  what  we  hold,  dear  Lord, 
Be  the  pure  doctrines  of  Thy  Word. 


170  THE  WORD. 


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187  L.  M.— Nol, 

N  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  path  to  happiness  and  God  : 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewildered  in  u  doubtful  road. 

2  Jesus,  Thy  words  alone  impart 
Eternal  life  ;  on  these  I  live ; 

Diviner  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  powers  of  nature  give. 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide ; 
Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way : 

Let  Thy  good  Spirit  be  my  guide 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  The  various  forms  that  men  devise 
To  shake  my  faith  with  treach'rous  art, 

I  scorn  as  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  Thy  gospel  to  my  he^irt. 


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188  L.  M.— No.  1. 

[JE  have  a  sure,  pro])hetic  AVord, 
By  inspiration  of  the  Lord; 
And  though  assailed  on  every  hand, 
Jehovah's  Word  shall  ever  stand. 

2  By  powers  of  Enii)ire  banned  and  burned, 
By  Pagan  pride  rejected,  spurned, 
The  Word  still  stands  the  Christian's  trust, 
AVhile  haughty  empires  lie  in  dust. 

3  Lo  !  what  the  Word  in  times  of  old 
Of  future  days  and  deeds  foretold, 
Is  all  fulfilled,  while  ages  roll, 
As  traced  on  the  prophetic  scroll. 


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THE  WORD.  171 

4  Abiding,  steadfast,  firm,  and  sure, 
The  statements  of  the  Word  endure : 
Blest  he  who  trusts  this  steadfast  Word, 
His  anchor  holds  in  Christ,  the  Lord. 

189  No.  20. 

iRECIOITS  Word  from  God  in  heaven, 
Full  of  blessedness  to  me, 
All  my  trust  to  thee  is  given, 

And  my  springs  all  rise  in  thee  ; 
I  in  thee  find  all  I  need, 
That  my  soul  to  God  can  lead. 

2  Gracious  Spirit,  Thou  who  showest 
In  the  Word  the  Father's  heart, 

And  all  needful  help  bestowest. 
Light  and  sense  to  me  impart, 
That  I  may  the  riches  see 
Which  God's  Word  here  ofTers  me. 

3  In  its  solemn  .contemplation 
From  vain  cares  let  me  be  free, 

And  in  prayerful  adoration 

Stay  Thou  all  my  thoughts  on  Thee, 
That  the  world  may  not  annoy 
While  I  make  Thy  Word  my  joy. 

4  What  I  read,  help  that  I  heed  it. 
What  Thou  sayest,  let  me  do ; 

Strength  to  faith  grant  as  I  need  it, 

And  remind  me  still  anew 
That  the  faith  that  counts  above 
Is  e'er  active  here  in  love. 

5  Let  Thy  grace  sustain,  protect  me, 
That  my  ways  ne'er  from  Thee  part ; 


172  THE  CHURCH. 

Thy  enlightening  Word  direct  me ; 

Seal  this  treasure  in  my  heart, 
That  my  faith  may  steadfast  prove, 
Till  I  walk  by  sight  above. 


THE  CHURCH. 
190  No.  54. 

T^/'AKE,  Spirit,  who  in  times  now  olden 
^  '    Didst  fire  the  watchmen  of  the  Church's  youth, 
And  them  'gainst  ev'ry  foe  embolden, 

To  witness  day  and  night  th'  eternal  truth. 
Whose  voices  through  the  world  are  ringing  still, 
And  bringing  hosts  to  know  and  do  Thy  will. 

2  Soon  may  that  fire  from  heaven  be  lent  us, 

That  swift  from  land  to  land  its  flames  may  leap; 
Soon,  Lord,  that  priceless  boon  be  sent  us 

Of  faithful  servants,  fit  for  Thee  to  reap 
The  harvest  of  the  soul— look  down  and  view 
How  great  the  harvest,  but  the  laborers  few. 

3  Lord,  to  our  earnest  prayer  now  hearken, 

The  prayer  we  offer  at  Thy  Son's  command ; 
For,  lo !  while  storms  around  us  darken, 

Thy  children's  hearts  are  stirred  in  every  land 
To  cry  for  help,  with  fervent  soul,  to  Thee; 
O  hear  us,  Lord,  and  speak :  "  Thus  let  it  be! " 

4  O  speedily  that  help  be  granted! 

Send  forth  evangelists,  in  spirit  strong, 
Armed  with  Thy  AVord,  a  host  undaunted, 
Bold  to  attack  the  rule  of  ancient  wrong, 


THE   CHURCH.  173 

And  let  them  all  the  earth  for  Thee  reclaim, 
To  be  Thy  kingdom  and  to  know  Thy  name ! 

5  Grant  that  for  which  Thy  people  calleth  ! 

Send  down  Thy  promised  Spirit,  Lord,  in  might, 
Before  whom  every  barrier  falleth. 

And  let  it  thus  at  evening-time  be  light ; 
O  !  rend  the  heavens,  and  make  Thy  presence  felt, 
The  chains  that  bind  us  at  Thy  touch  would  melt. 

6  Let  Zion's  paths  lie  waste  no  longer, 

Remove  the  hindrances  that  there  have  lain. 
And  let  Thy  Word  go  forth  to  conquer  ; 

Destroy  false  doctrine,  root  out  notions  vain, 
S©t  free  from  hirelings,  let  the  Church  and  School 
Bloom  as  a  garden  'neath  Thy  prospering  rule. 

191  No.  11. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  Thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  City  of  our  God  ; 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken. 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  Avhile  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage? 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 


174  THE  CHURCH. 

3  Savior,  since  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  ineinber  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 


192  8.7s.— Xo  5. 

ARK !  the  Church  proclaims  her  honor, 
And  her  strength  is  only  this : 
God  hath  laid  His  choice  upon  her. 
And  the  w^ork  she  doth  is  His. 


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2  He  His  Church  has  firmly  founded. 

He  will  guard  what  He  began ; 
We  by  sin  and  foes  surrounded. 
Build  her  bulwarks  as  we  can. 

3  Onward,  then  !  for  nought  despairing. 

Calm  we  follow  at  His  Word, 
Thus  through  joy  and  sorrow  bearing 
Faithful  witness  to  our  Lord. 

4  Though  we  here  must  strive  with  weakness, 

Though  in  tears  we  often  bend. 
What  His  might  began  in  meekness 
Shall  achieve  a  glorious  end. 


193  No.  9. 

[NSUS,  whom  Thy  Church  doth  own 

As  her  Head  and  King  alone. 
Bless  me  Thy  jooor  member  too ; 
And  Thy  Spirit's  influence  give 


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THE  CIIURCII.  175 

That  to  Thee  henceforth  I  hve, 
Dailj'  Thou  my  strength  renew. 

2  Let  Thy  Hving  Spirit  flow 
Through  Thy  members  all  below, 

AVith  its  warmth  and  power  divine ; 
Scatter'd  far  apart  they  dwell, 
Yet  in  every  land,  full  well, 

Lord,  Thou  tnowest  who  is  Thine. 

3  Those  who  serve  Thee  I  would  serve, 
Never  from  their  union  swerve. 

Here  I  cry  before  Thy  face — 
Zion,  God  give  thee  good  speed, 
Christ  thy  footsteps  ever  lead. 

Make  thee  steadfast  in  His  ways. 

194  S.  M.— No.  3. 

T  LOVE  Thy  Zion,  Lord  ! 
■■■    The  house  of  Thine  abode ; 
The  Church,  O  blest  Kedeemer,  saved 
By  Thine  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God! 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  Should  I  with  scoffers  join 

Her  altars  to  abuse  ? 
No  !  better  far  my  tongue  Avere  dumb, 
My  hand  its  skill  should  lose. 

4  O  ne'er  may  I  forget 

Her  welfare  nor  her  woe ; 
Lest  ev'ry  joy  my  heart  forsake, 
And  ev'rv  grief  o'erflow. 


176  THE  CHURCH. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend  ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

195  No.  19. 

AN  the  mountain  top  appearing, 
^     Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
AVelcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile  lands : 

Mourning  captive, 
God  Himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful, 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning, 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee! 

He  Himself  appears  thy  friend: 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end: 

Great  deliv'rance 
Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send. 


THE   CHURCH.  ,.  177 

196  L.  M.— No.  1. 

TPHINE  honor  rescue,  righteous  Lord ! 
•*■     Hear  Zion's  sighs  and  help  afford; 
Destroy  the  wiles  of  potent  foes, 
Who  still  Thy  Word  and  truth  oppose. 

2  Their  craft  and  vaunting  pomp  are  gi^eat ; 
High  beat  their  liearts,  with  power  elat€ ; 
Our  dearest  hopes  they  but  deride. 

And  deem  us  nothing  in  their  pride. 

3  Forgive,  0  Lord !  our  sins  forgive, 
Show  us  Thy  face  and  let  us  live: 
Convince  Thy  foes  throughout  the  land 
That  godless  counsels  shall  not  stand. 

4  Preserve  Thy  little  flock  in  peace, 
Nor  let  Thy  boundless  mercy  cease : 
Let  it  to  all  the  world  ajjpear 

Thy  holy  Church  indeed  is  here. 

5  That  Thou  art  with  us,  loud  proclaim 
Who  put'st  each  enemy  to  shame.. 
Dost  all  their  haughtiness  suppress. 
And  help  Thine  own  in  their  distress. 

197  No.  55. 
fTHOU  little  flock,  be  not  afraid, 

■^     Though  foes  against  thee  stand  arrayed. 

And  ready  to  destroy  thee. 
Although  thy  ruin  they  prepare, 
And  fill  thee  oft  with  anxious  care  : 
They  shall  not  long  amioy  thee. 

2  Thy  cause  is  God's  ;  this  comfort  thee, 
An^  His,  not  thine,  the  vengeance  be : 
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178  THE  CHURCH. 

Let  Him  perform  His  pleasure ; 
The  needful  help  thou  shalt  obtain, 
Thee  and  His  word  He  will  sustain, 

Through  Christ,  His  own  dear  Treasure. 

3  As  God  is  God,  and  true  his  word, 
Fierce  Satan  and  his  hellish  herd, 

The  world  and  all  their  powers. 
Shall  reap  but  shame  beneath  His  rod : 
God  is  with  us,  and  we  Avith  God : 

The  vict'ry  must  be  ours. 

198  No.  56. 

CHRIST,  Thou  the  Champion  of  the  band  who  own 
Thy  cross,  O  make  Thy  succor  quickly  known : 
The  schemes  of   those  who  long  our  blood  haye 

sought 
Bring  Thou  to  naught. 

2  Do  Thou  Thyself  for  us,  Thy  children,  fight, 
AVithstand  the  devil,  quell  his  rage  and  might, 
Whate'er  assails  Thy  members  left  below 

Do  Thou  o'erthrow. 

3  And  give  us  peace ;  peace  in  the  Church  and  school, 
Peace  to  the  powers  who  o'er  our  country  rule. 
Peace  to  the  conscience,  peace  within  the  heart, 
Do  Thou  impart. 

4  So  shall  Thy  goodness  here  be  still  adored, 
Thou  Guardian  of  Thy  little  flock,  dear  Lord, 
And  heaven  and  earth  through  all  eternity 
Shall  worship  Thee. 


THE    CHURCH. 

199  No.  57. 

T  ORD,  in  Thy  kingdom  there  shall  be 
*^     No  aliens  from  each  other, 
But  even  as  he  loves  himself 

Each  saint  shall  love  his  brother. 

2  When  in  Thy  courts  below  we  meet 

To  mourn  our  sinful  living, 
And  with  united  hearts  repeat 
Confession,  creed,  thanksgiving: 

3  Make  us  to  hear,  in  each  sweet  word. 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  calling 
To  oneness  with  Thy  Church  and  Thee, 
That  heavenly  bond  forestalling. 

4  One  baptism  and  one  faith  have  we. 

One  Spirit  sent  to  win  us. 
One  Lord,  one  Father,  and  one  God, 
Above,  and  through,  and  in  us. 

5  Never  by  schism,  or  by  sin. 

May  we  that  union  sever. 
Till  all,  to  perfect  stature  grown, 
Are  one  with  Thee  forever. 


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200  C.  M.— No.  2, 

^HE  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 
But  one  communion  make ; 
Joined  to  their  Lord,  in  bonds  of  love, 
All  of  His  grace  partake. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 
One  church  above,  beneath ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream. 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 


180  THE   CIIUKCII. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  commands  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  passed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  Lo !  thousands  to  their  endless  home 

Are  swiftly  borne  away ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  must  launch  as  they. 

5  Lord  Jesus !  be  our  constant  guide  I 

Then  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide. 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

201  S.  M.— No.  3. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  the  church  His  own  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress : 
How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces ! 

3  When  kings  against  her  joined. 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told. 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen. 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  His  own  sheep  have  been. 


CATECHETICAL   INSTRUCTION.  181 

In  ev'ry  new  distress 

We'll  to  His  house  repair ; 
We'll  call  to  mind  His  wondrous  grace, 

And  seek  deli v 'ranee  there. 


CATECHETICAL  INSTRUCTION. 

202  ^-  M.— No.  2. 
T  ET  Children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
-^     Which  God  performed  of  old, 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 

And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  His  glories  known, 

His  works  of  power  and  grace,      <4k 
And  will  convey  His  wonders  down, 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons. 

And  they  again  to  theirs. 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  learn  they  that  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands ; 
And  may  they  ne'er  forget  His  works. 
But  practice  His  commands. 

203  L.  M.— No.  1. 

God,  may  we  e'er  pure  retain 
The  catechismal  doctrine  plain. 
As  Luther  taught  the  heavenly  truth 
In  simple  style  to  tender  youth. 


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182  THE    DECALOGUE. 

2  That  we  Thy  holy  law  may  know 
And  mourn  our  sin  and  all  its  woe, 
And  yet  believe  in  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Sijirit,  Three  in  one. 

3  That  we  may  on  our  Father  call, 
Who  can  and  will  give  help  to  all, 
And,  washed  with  water  by  the  Word, 
Walk  ever  worthy  of  our  Lord. 

4  That  if  one  fall,  he  rise  again, 
And  hasten  pardon  to  obtain. 
Receive  the  sacrament  in  faith, 
Amen.     Lord,  grant  a  happy  death. 


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JHE  DECALOGUE. 
204  No.  58. 

'HAT  men  a  godly  life  might  live, 

God  did  these  Ten  Commandments  give 
By  His  true  servant  !?.loses,  high 
Upon  the  Mount  of  Sinai. 

Kyrie  eleison."* 

I  am  Thy  God  and  Lord  alone, 
No  other  God  beside  me  own  ; 
Put  thy  whole  confidence  in  Me, 
And  love  me  in  sincerity. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

By  idle  Avord  and  speech  profane 
Take  not  My  holy  name  in  vain ; 
And  praise  not  aught  as  good  and  true 
But  what  God  doth  both  say  and  do. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

<'0  Lord,  have  mercy. 


THE   DECALOGUE.  183 

4  Hallow  the  day  which  God  hath  blest, 
That  Thou  and  all  Thy  house  may  rest: 
Keep  hand  and  heart  from  labor  free, 
That  God  may  have  His  work  in  Thee, 
Kyrie  eleison, 

b  Give  to  thy  parents  honor  due. 

Be  dutiful  and  loving  too ; 
'     And  help  them  when  their  strength  decays. 

Then  God  shall  give  thee  length  of  days. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

6  Harbor  no  hatred,  nor  ill  will, 

Lest  hate  breed  anger,  and  thou  kill ; 
Be  patient  and  of  gentle  mood, 
And  to  thine  enemy  do  good, 
Kyrie  eleison. 

7  Be  faithful  to  thy  marriage  vows, 
Thy  heart  give  only  to  thy  spouse; 
Keep  pure  thy  life,  and  lest  thou  sin, 
Use  temperance  and  discipline. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

8  Steal  not,  oppressive  acts  abhor, 

Nor  wring  their  life-blood  from  the  poor; 
But  open  wide  thy  loving  hand 
To  all  the  needy  in  the  land. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

9  Bear  not  false  witness,  nor  belie 
Thy  neighbor  by  foul  calumny ; 
Defend  his  innocence  from  blame, 
And  hide  with  charity  his  shame. 

Kyrie  eleison. 


184  THE    DECALOGUE. 

10  Thy  neighbor's  wife  desire  thou  not, 
His  house,  nor  aught  that  he  hath  got; 
But  wish  tliat  his  such  good  may  l)e, 
As  thine  own  heart  doth  wish  for  thee. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

11  Grod  these  Commandments  gave,  therein. 
To  show  thee,  son  of  man,  thy  sin, 
And  make  thee  also  well  perceive, 
How  unto  God  man  ought  to  live. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

12  Help  us,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  for  we 
A  Mediator  have  in  Thee  ,' 
Without  Thy  help  our  works  are  vain. 
And  merit  only  endless  pain. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

205  No.  58. 

ILT  thou,  O  man,  live  happily, 
And  dwell  with  God  eternally. 
The  Ten  Commandments  keep,  for  thus 
Our  God  Himself  commanded  us. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

I  am  the  Lord,  Tliy  God,  take  heed 
No  other  god  doth  thee  mislead : 
Thy  heart  shall  trust  alone  in  Me, 
Yea  Mine  own  kingdom  shalt  thou  be. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

Honor  ]My  Name  in  word  and  deed, 
And  call  on  Me  in  time  of  need: 
And  sanctify  the  holy  day 
That  work  in  thee  I  also  may. 
Kyrie  eleison. 


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THE   DECALOGUE.  185 

4  Obedient  always,  next  to  Me, 
To  father  and  to  mother  be ; 
Kill  no  man,  even  anger  dread: 
Keep  undefiled  thy  marriage  bed. 

Kyrie  eleison, 

5  Steal  not,  nor  do  thy  neighbor  wrong 
By  bearing  witness  with  false  tongue : 
Thy  neighbor's  wife  desire  thou  not, 
Nor  grudge  him  aught  that  he  has  got. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

206  L.  M.— No.  1. 

A  LMIGHTY  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven, 
-^    The  Ten  Commandments  Thou  hast  given 
Reveal  how  wicked  I  have  been, 
And  make  me  dread  the  curse  of  sin. 

2  I've  loved  the  creature  more  than  Thee, 
And  sinned  against  Thy  majesty  ; 

My  love  and  trust  to  Thee  denied, 
On  self  and  man  my  soul  relied, 

3  My  lips  have  oft,  from  heart  profane, 
Emj^loyed  Thy  holy  name  in  vain ; 
Forgetful  of  Thy  cov'nant  grace, 
How  seldom  have  I  sought  Thy  face ! 

4  In  sinful  cares,  or  work,  or  play, 
I've  often  spent  Thy  holy  day, 

Despised  Thy  Word,  strayed  from  Thy  fold, 
And  left  Thy  benefits  untold. 

5  My  parents  oft  I've  disobeyed, 
Their  good  with  evil  deeds  repaid: 
I've  been  unchaste  in  word  and  deed, 
And  careless  of  my  neighbor's  need. 


186  THE    DECALOGUE. 

6  Ah,  how  my  sins  are  multiplied ! 
When  by  Thy  law  my  life  is  tried. 
O  jealous  God,  do  pity  me 

And  mark  not  mine  iniquity! 

7  Let  grace  to  judgment  be  preferred; 
Remove  the  curse  I  have  incurred ; 
Foi*  Jesus'  sake  my  sins  forgive, 
And  may  I  to  Thy  glory  live. 


207  L.  M.-XO. 

LORD,  my  soul  convicted  stands 
Of  breaking  all  Thy  Ten  Commands; 
And  on  me  justly  might'st  Thou  pour 
Thv  wrath  in  one  eternal  shower. 


0 


2  But  thanks  to  God,  its  loud  alarms 
Have  warned  me  of  approaching  harms, 
And  now,  O  Lord,  my  wants  I  see ; 
Lost  and  undone  I  come  to  Thee. 

3  I  know  my  worthless  righteousness 
Can  ne'er  Thy  broken  Law  redress, 
Yet  in  the  Gospel  plan  I  see. 
There's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

4  There  I  behold  with  wonder.  Lord ! 
That  Christ  hath  to  Thy  Law  restored 
Those  honors  on  th'  atoning  day. 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

5  Amazing  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Displayed  to  rebels  from  above ! 
Do  Thou,  O  Lord,  my  faith  increase 
To  love  and  trust  Thy  plan  of  grace. 


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THE   CKEED.  18i 

THE  CREED. 

208  No.  59. 

E  all  believe  in  one  true  God, 
Maker  of  all  earth  and  heaven  ; 
The  Father,  Who  to  us  in  love 

Hath  the  claim  of  children  given. 
He  in  soul  and  body  feeds  us, 

All  we  want  His  hand  provides  us, 
Through  all  snares  and  perils  leads  us, 

Watches  that  no  harm  betides  us  ; 
He  cares  for  us  by  day  and  night, 
All  things  are  governed  by  His  might. 

2  And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 

His  own  Son,  our  Lord,  possessing 
An  equal  Godhead,  throne  and  might, 

Through  \Miom  comes  the  Father's  blessing; 
Conceived  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Born  of  Mary,  virgin  mother! 
That  lost  man  might  life  inherit 

Made  true  Man,  our  elder  Brother, 
Was  crucified  by  sinful  men. 
And  raised  by  God  to  life  again. 

3  Also  the  Holy  Ghost  we  own. 

Who  sweet  grace  and  comfort  giveth, 
And  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 

In  eternal  glory  liveth  ; 
Who  the  Christian  Church  doth  even 

Keep  in  unity  of  spirit ; 
Sins  are  verily  forgiven 

Through  the  blest  Redeemer's  merit ; 
All  flesh  shall  rise  again,  and  we 
Shall  live  with  God  eternally.     Amen. 


188 

209 


No.  9. 
AXE  true  God  we  all  confess: 
^     Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Present  Helper  in  distress, 

Praised  by  all  the  heavenly  host: 
God  the  Father,  by  whose  might 
All  things  are,  and  move  aright. 

Jesus  Christ  as  Lord  we  own : 
God  of  God,  and  Mary's  Son, 

Who  descended  from  His  throne, 
And  for  us  salvation  won ; 

AVho  His  blood  and  life  hath  given 

That  we  might  be  heirs  of  heaven. 

We  the  Holy  Ghost  adore — 

Going  forth  from  Father,  Son, — 

Who  consoles  us  evermore. 
Lest  we  be  by  sin  undone. 

Praise,  O  Holy  Trinity  ! 

Praise  forever  be  to  Thee. 


210 


FAITH. 

L.  M.— No.  1. 
T7AITH  is  a  living  power  from  heaven, 
-*•      That  grasps  the  promise  God  hath  given, 
A  confidence  in  Christ  alone 
Whose  grace  cannot  be  overthrown. 

Faith  in  the  conscience  worketh  peace, 
And  bids  the  mourner's  weeping  cease ; 
By  faith  the  children's  place  we  claim, 
And  give  all  honor  to  One  Name. 


189 


S  Faith  feels  the  Spirit's  kindhng  breath 
In  love  and  hope  that  conquer  death ; 
Faith  worketh  joyfulness  in  God, 
And  trusts  and  blesses  e'en  the  rod. 

4  We  thank  Thee  then,  0  God  of  heaven, 
That  Thou  to  us  this  faith  hast  given ; 
Preserve  to  us  Thy  Spirit's  grace 
Till  we  shall  see  Thee  face  to  face. 


211 


T7AITH  is  wisdom  from  on  high, 
-*■      Hearing  ear  and  seeing  eye  ; 
In  the  soul  a  higher  light 
Than  the  ken  of  mortal  sight : 
Vivid  trust  in  hope  serene, 
Evidence  of  things  not  seen. 

Faith  in  meekness,  as  is  meet, 
Sits  and  learns  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
Nestles  closely  to  the  Lord, 
Happy  in  the  Master's  Word ; 
Cleaves  to  it,  defends  it  then  : 
This  to  faith  is  Yea,  Amen. 

Faith  is  sure,  where  sight  is  blind : 
While  lost  sense  may  nowhere  find 
Hope,  to  stay  a  sinking  soul 
When  the  billows  o'er  it  roll. 
Faith  directs  its  saving  quest 
To  the  cross,  and  there  finds  rest. 

Faith,  in  childlike  trust,  is  wise: 
Trusting  Him  who  never  lies ; 
By  wiiose  grace  the  weak  grow  strotig, 
Change  their  sighing  into  seng. 


No.  9. 


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190  FAITH. 

Praise  be  Thine,  O  Lord  of  might ! 
Faith  shall  end  in  glorious  sight. 

212  C.  M.— No.  2. 

|ELUDED  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  Head : 

3  A  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart ; 

A  faith  that  works  l)y  love  ; 
That  bills  all  sinful  joys  depart. 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  Faith  must  obey  our  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  His  grace  : 
x\  ijard'ning  God  recjuircs  us  still 
To  perfect  holiness. 

213  C.  M.— No.  2. 

LET  triumphant  faith  dispel 
The  fears  of  guilt  and  woe! 
If  God  be  for  us,  God  the  Lord, 
Who,  who  shall  be  our  foe  ? 

2  He  who  His  only  Son  gave  up 
To  death,  that  we  might  live. 

Shall  He  not  all  things  freely  grant, 
That  boundless  love  can  give. 

3  Who  now  His  people  shall  accuse? 
'T is  God  hath  justified: 


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191 


0 


Who  now  His  people  shall  condemn  ? 
The  Lamb  of  God  hath  died. 

4  And  He  who  died  hath  risen  again, 
Triumphant,  from  the  grave  : 
At  God's  right  hand  for  us  He  pleads. 
Omnipotent  to  save. 

214  C.  M.— No.  2. 

FOR  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  pressed  by  ev'ry  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe  ! 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chast'ning  rod, 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  and  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God  ; 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That,  when  in  danger,  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness,  feels  no  doubt ; 

4  That  bears,  unmoved,  the  world's  dread  frown, 

Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile  ; 
That  seas  of  trouble  cannot  drown. 
Nor  Satan's  arts  beguile ; 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled. 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  v,-hate'er  may  come. 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 


192  PKAYKR. 

PRAYER. 

215  C.  M.— No.  2. 
pRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

-■■      Uttered  or  unexpressed, 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  lire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear ; 
Tlie  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
AVhen  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try : 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watch-word  at  the  gate  of  death — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways. 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice. 
And  say,  '*  Behold,  he  prays." 

216  No.  54. 
^O  Thee,  0  Lord,  will  I  sing  praises, 


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For  where  is  found  a  glorious  God  like  Thee? 
To  Thee  my  heart  its  anthem  raises, 

O  give  Thy  quick'ning  Spirit's  aid  to  me, 
That  I  may  sing  in  Jesus'  name  alone, 
In  strains  which  find  acceptance  at  Thy  throne. 


PRAYER.  193 

2  To  Thy  dear  Son,  O  Father,  lead  me, 

That  He  again  to  Thee  may  lead  my  soul ; 
Thy  Spirit  in  green  pastures  feed  me, 

And  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  mind  control. 
That  I  may  always  feel  Thy  holy  peace, 
And  sing  in  praise  of  Thee,  and  never  cease. 

3  Grant  me,  0  Lord,  this  priceless  treasure. 

Then  shall  my  humble  worship  grateful  be ; 
Then  beautiful  will  be  the  measure 

With  which  in  heart  and  truth  I  worship  Thee  ; 
Then  near  to  Thee  Thy  Spirit  shall  me  bring. 
And  I  a  worthy  psalm  of  praise  shall  sing. 

4  For  He  can  intercede  with  groanings, 

Whic:h  my  poor  tongue  is  powerless  to  express ; 
He  comes  to  soothe  my  cheerless  moanings. 

And  with  the  prayer  of  faith  my  soul  to  bless  : 
Makes  me  joint-heir  wiih  Christ  of  wealth  on  high, 
And  bids  me  ever,  Abba,  Father !  cry. 

5  Thine  eye  with  tenderness  beholds  me, 

When  by  the  Spirit's  power  my  cry  ascends ; 
Thine  arm  with  gentleness  enfolds  me, 

And  all  Thy  love  to  meet  and  bless  me  bends, 
E'er  ready  all  my  wishes  to  fulfill. 
Which  upward  rise  according  to  Thy  will. 

6  And  what  to  ask  Thy  Spirit  teaches. 

Must  ever  with  Thy  holy  will  accord  ; 
My  soul  in  Jesus'  name  beseeches. 

And  therefore  wilt  Thou  every  gift  afford ; 
I  am  in  Him  Thine  own  dear  child  and  heir, 
And  grace  for  grace  receive  to  crown  my  prayer, 
13 


194  PRAYER. 

7  How  richly  this  assurance  blesses! 

AVith  comfort,  peace,  and  jo}^,  it  fills  my  heart ; 
I  know  that  Thou  whom  faith  addresses, 

Each  needful  gift  wilt  graciously  impart. 
And  more  than  I  can  ask  or  understand 
Thou  shower'st  on  me  from  Thy  bounteous  hand. 

8  I  ask  in  Jesus'  name,  believing, 

Who  ever  intercedes  in  heaven  for  me ; 
Through  Him  each  perfect  gift  receiving, 

In  whom  is  Yea  whatever  I  ask  of  Thee: 
How  blest  am  I !  my  soul  forever  bless 
The  name  of  Hiiu  who  grants  such  happiness! 


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217  No.  G. 

|UR  Father  dear,  who  art  in  heaven, 
And  hast  to  us  commandment  given, 
That  we  should  pray  and  call  on  Thee 
As  members  of  one  family, 
Grant  that  our  prayers  1)6  not  mere  sound, 
But  breathings  from  the  heart's  dee])  ground. 

2  Thy  name  be  hallowed  I  help  us,  Lord, 
To  keep  in  purity  Thy  Word, 

That  we  may  live  as  Clivistiiins  ought, 
Holy  in  word  and  deed  and  thought ; 
Keep  us,  O  Lord,  from  all  false  lore, 
And  those  who  err,  to  truth  restore. 

3  Thy  kingdom  come,  O  Lord,  in  power, 
Both  at  this  time  and  evermore; 
And  let  the  Holy  Ghost  be  nigh, 

His  gifts  and  graces  to  supply  ; 
Break  Satan's  power,  defeat  his  rage. 
Preserve  the  Church,  Thine  lieritage. 


PRAYER.  195 


4  Thy  will  be  done,  Lord  God,  in  love, 
On  earth,  as  'tis  in  heaven  above  ; 
Patience  in  time  of  grief  bestow, 
Obedience  in  all  weal  and  woe  ; 
Curb  flesh  and  blood,  or  any  ill, 
That  sets  itself  against  Thy  will. 

5  Give  us  our  daily  bread  this  day. 
For  needful  things  alone  we  praj^ ; 
From  war  and  strife  be  our  defence, 
From  famine  and  from  pestilence  ; 
That  we  may  live  in  godly  peace, 
Free  from  all  care  and  avarice. 

6  Forgive  our  sins,  the  burden  sore 
Remove,  that  it  afflict  no  more, 
As  we  will  also  those  forgive 
Who  by  offenses  us  may  grieve. 
Make  us  delight  in  serving  Thee 
In  perfect  love  and  unity. 

7  Into  temptation  lead  us  not, 
When  Satan  doth  against  us  plot ; 
Upon  the  left  hand  and  the  right 
0  help  us  valiantly  to  fight. 

Firm  in  the  faith,  a  well-armed  host, 
Through  comfort  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

8  From  evil.  Lord,  deliver  us. 
The  times  and  days  are  perilous  ; 
0  save  us  from  eternal  death. 
And  comfort  us  in  our  last  breath; 
Grant  us  a  blessed  end,  and  take 
Our  souls  to  Thee  for  Jesus'  sake. 

9  Amen,  Amen  :  so  shall  it  be ! 
Confirm  our  faith  continually, 


196  rKAVEK. 

So  that  we  firmly  may  believe 
"What  we  here  ask  we  shall  receive, 
Since  in  Thy  name,  and  at  Thy  AVord, 
We  pray  to  Thee.     Amen,  O  Lord. 


218  S.  M.-Xo.  3. 

|UR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now  ; 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near. 
To  Thee  all  nations  bow. 


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2  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 
Thy  holy  will  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 

While  by  Thy  word  we  live : 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power, 

From  Satan's  wiles,  defend ; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour. 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  shall  forever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine, 
The  scei)tre,  throne,  and  majesty. 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  Thine. 


219  No.  11. 

EAVEXLY  Fatlier,  Jesus  taught  us 
Trustingly  to  call  Tliee  ours ; 
Lovingly  Tliy  mercy  sought  us 
Earlv  in  life's  tender  hours. 


H' 


o 


HOLY    BAPTISM.'  191 

Thou  from  Satan's  realm  hast  saved  us, 

Hast  adopted  us  Thine  own  ; 
In  baptismal  water  laved  us, 

Given  us  a  fadeless  crown. 

Heavenly  Father,  Jesus  taught  us 

Thus  to  call  Thee,  in  His  Name ; 
His  enduring  merits  w^rought  us 

Graciously  this  childhood's  claim; 
Then  with  'Abba,  Father! '  come  we, 

Place  us  wholly  in  Thy  care  ; 
O,  let  naught  e'er  wrest  us  from  Thee ! 

Heed  and  hear  Thy  children's  prayer. 

Heavenly  Father,  Jesus  taught  us 

That,  where  Thou  art,  we  shall  be  ; 
Hence  the  Holy  Spirit  brought  us 

Unto  childlike  faith  in  Thee. 
In  Thy  house  are  mansions  spacious, 

For  the  many  ransomed  blest ! 
Take  us  then,  O  Father  gracious! 

There  are  home,  sweet  peace,  and  rest. 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 

220  No.  47. 

rpO  Jordan  came  our  Lord,  the  Christ, 
-■-     To  do  God's  pleasure  willing. 
And  then  was  by  St.  John  baptized. 

All  righteousness  fulfilling ; 
There  did  He  consecrate  a  bath 

To  wash  away  transgression, 
And  quench  the  bitterness  of  death 


198  IIOLV    IJAPTISM. 

By  His  own  blood  and  passion ; 
He  would  a  new  life  give  \is. 

2  So  bear  ye  all  and  well  perceive 

AVbat  God  dotb  call  Ijaptism, 
And  wbat  a  Cbristian  sbould  l)elieve, 

AVbo  error  sbnns  and  scbism: 
Tbat  we  sbould  water  use,  tbe  Lord 

Declaretli  it  His  pleasure, 
Not  simple  water,  but  tbe  Word 

And  Spirit  witbout  measure  ; 

He  is  tbe  real  Baptizer. 

3  To  sbow  us  tbis  He  batli  His  Word 

Witb  signs  and  symbols  given  ; 
On  Jordan's  banks  was  plainly  beard 

Tbe  Fatber's  voice  from  beaven: 
"  Tbis  is  my  well  beloved  Son, 

In  wbom  my  soul  deligbteth, 
Hear  Him  !"  Yea  bear  Him,  every  one, 

Wben  He  Himself  invitetb, 

Hear  and  obey  His  teaebing. 

4  In  tender  manbood,  God  tbe  Son 

In  Jordan's  water  standetb  ; 
Tbe  Holy  CJbost  from  His  own  tbrone  • 
'    In  dove-like  form  descendetb  ; 
Tbat  tbus  tbe  trutb  be  not  denied, — 

Nor  sbould  our  faitb  e'er  waver, — 
Tbat  all  Tbreo  Persons  e'er  preside 

At  Baptism's  boly  laver, 

And  dwell  witb  tbe  believef. 

5  Tbus  Jesus  His  disciples  sent : 

Go,  teacb  ye  every  nation, 


HOLY    BAPTISM.  199 

That,  lost  in  sin,  they  must  repent 

And  flee  from  condemnation  : 
He  tliat  believes  and  is  baptized 

Shall  therel)y  have  salvation, 
A  new-born  man  he  is  in  Christ, 

Is  safe  from  condemnation, 

And  shall  inherit  heaven, 

6  Who  in  this  mere}'  hath  no  faith, 

Nor  aught  therein  discerneth, 
Is  yet  in  sin,  condemned  to  death 

And  fire  that<3verl:)urneth ; 
His  holiness  tivails  him  not, 

Nor  aught  M'hich  he  is  doing. 
His  birth-sin  brings  it  all  to  naught, 

And  maketh  sure  his  ruin  ; 

Himself  he  cannot  succor. 

7  Blind  sense  but  water  sees,  and  spurns: 

*'  Pray,  how  can  water  save  us?" 
Faith  marks  the  Word,  and  well  discerns 

Christ's  merits  that  here  lave  us; 
Faith  sees  this  cleansing  fountain  red 

With  the  dear  blood  of  Jesus, 
W^hich,  both  irom  sin  inherited 

From  fallen  Adam  frees  us, 

And  sins  we  have  committed. 


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221  L.  M.— No.  L 

OW  Christ,  the  very  Son  of  God, 
On  sinners  sends  another  flood  ; 
It  is  the  water  which  the  Lord 
Has  comprehended  in  the  Word. 

2  This  flood,  to  cleanse  sin's  leprosy, 
Mere  earthly  water  ■cannot  be ; 


200  iiOLv  ]5aitis:m. 

But  water  and  God's  gracious  Word 
Conjoined,  this  saving  bath  afford. 

3  Go  ye,  says  Christ,  my  Word  proclaim. 
Baptise  the  nations  in  God's  name  : 
All  who  are  baptized  and  believe 

My  full  salvation  shall  receive. 

4  God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
To  be  baptized  invites  the  host. 
He  will  be  present,  though  unseen,. 
From  all  their  sins  to  wash  them  clean. 

5  So  too,  by  our  repentance,  must 
The  old  man,  with  his  sins  and  lust, 
Be  daily  drow^led,,  and  then  arise 

A  new  man,  righteous,  pure,  and  wise. 

6  That  by  the  water  and  the  Word 
AVe're  born  again^  we  thank  Thee,  Lord  ! 
In  life  and  death  Thine  let  us  be, 

And  Thine  in  all  eternitv. 


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222  xo.  21. 

[NEAREST  Jesus  I  we  are  here. 
On  Thy  tender  grace  relying. 
See  an  infant  child  draw  near, 

W^ith  Thy  good  behest  complying: 
Children  must  to  Christ  be  given. 
For  they  are  the  heirs  of  heaven. 

2  This  assurance,  night  and  morn, 

In  our  ears  re-echoes  ever, 
AVho  are  not  of  water  born 

And  the  Spirit,  pure  are  never. 
Ne'er  can  claim  the  Savior's  merit. 
Ne'er  His  kingdom  shall  inherit. 


HOLY    BAPTISM.  201 

3  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee, 

From  our  arms  the  pledge  be  taken, 
Show  Thy  mercy  large  and  free, 

Be  this  infant  not  forsaken, 
May  compassion,  mild  and  tender, 
Thine  this  child  forever  render. 

4  AVash  it,  Jesus!  in  Thy  blood, 

From  the  sin-stain  of  its  nature, 
Let  it  rise  from  out  this  flood 

Clothed  in  Thee,  a  newborn  creature; 
May  it,  washed  as  Thou  hast  bidden, 
In  Thine  innocence  be  hidden. 

5  Turn  the  darkness  into  light. 

Change  Thy  wrath  to  gracious  favor, 
Heal  the  serpent's  cruel  bite, 

By  this  wonder-working  laver ; 
Here  let  flow  a  Jordan  river, 
And  from  leprosy  deliver. 

6  Shepherd !  now  Thy  Lamb  i^rotect, 

Head !  Thy  member  kindly  make  it, 
Way  of  Heaven  !  its  path  direct, 

Prince  of  Peace  !  to  peace  awake  it, 
Vine!  O  may  this  branch,  believing, 
Ever  live,  Thy  life  receiving ! 

7  Now  into  Thy  heart  we  pour 

Prayers  that  from  our  hearts  proceeded ; 
May  our  sighings  heavenward  soar. 

May  our  warm  desires  be  heeded ; 
May  the  name  which  we  have  given 
Be  recorded  high  in  heaven. 


202  JlUhV    liAlTJSM. 

223  Xu. 

A  T  Jesus'  feet  our  infant  sweet 
-^     AVe  lay  with  all  its  stain, 
That  renders  it  for  heaven  unmeet 

Until  't  is  boj-n  ajt^ain : 
"\Ve  here  embrace  His  i)rofrered  grace 

In  this  l)ai>tismal  wave, 
Nor  shall  the  world  our  trust  eflface— 
The  Jjath  its  soul  will  save. 

2  We  fail  to  see  the  Holy  Thi-ee 

Concealed  the  font  within, 
Mere  water  seems  the  mystery 

That  cleanses  us  from  sin  ; 
But  who  may  tell  v.hat  virtues  dwell 

Through  God's  word  in  that  Hood, 
Or  who  the  simple  faith  repel 

That  owns  it  Jesus'  blood? 

3  AVe  bring  our  child  by  sin  defiled, 

Then,  dearest  Lord  !  to  Thee, 
Here  clothe  it  in  Thy  nature  mild, 

From  sin  here  make  it  free ; 
And  buried  here  in  death  severe, 

To  new  life  may  it  rise, 
And  trained  for  Thee,  with  Thee  appear 

Inmiortal  in  the  skies. 


224  No,  11. 

OD,  in  human  flesh  appearing. 
Took  the  children  to  His  breast, 
Lambs  with  His  green  pastures  cheering, 
Fitting  for  His  heavenly  rest ; 


G' 


HOLY    BAPTISM.  203 

This  is  gentleness  unbounded, 

This  is  lowHness  of  heart ; 
All  are  by  His  love  surrounded, 

None  are  ever  bid  depart. 

2  Lord  !  I  bless  Thy  mercy  endless, 

For  Thy  pleasure  is  to  bless ; 
Me  too,  when  my  soul  was  friendless, 

Thou  didst  to  Thy  bosom  press: 
For  I,  too,  to  Thee  was  given 

In  the  pure  baptismal  wave, 
There  Thou  mad'st  me  heir  of  heaven, 

Who  hast  died  my  soul  to  save. 

3  Feeble  is  the  love  of  mother, 

Father's  l)le8sings  are  as  naught. 
When  compared,  my  King  and  Brother! 

With  the  wonders  Thou  hast  wrought ; 
Thus  it  pleased  Thy  heavenly  meekness; 

Pleasing  also  be  my  praise. 
Till  my  songs  of  earthly  weakness 

Burst  into  celestial  lays. 

225  L.  M.— No.  1. 

OAV  matchless  is  our  Savior's  grace, 
That  seeks  and  saves  our  ruined  race! 
How  wondrous  God's  benignant  plan 
B}'^  Him  to  save  rebellious  man ! 

Long  ere  the  Holy  Child  was  born 
AVho  changed  our  night  to  glorious  morn. 
The  promise  which  foretold  the  day 
Cheered  sighing  saints  upon  their  way. 

And  still  the  promise  cheers  the  fold 
With  prospects  bright  of  joys  untold, 


H' 


lO-i  JIOLV    JJAI'TISM. 

While  foes  beset,  on  every  hand, 
Their  pathway  to  the  promised  htnd. 

4  And  shall  the  lambs  be  spurned  away 
To  save  themselves  as  ])est  they  may  ? 
Is  there  for  these  no  pronn'se  ^'iven, 

No  means  to  make  them  heirs  of  heaven  ? 

5  The  promise  is  to  them — they  share 
The  claim  to  lasting  treasures  there : 
For  Jesus  suffered  shame  and  ])ain 
To  cleanse  them  too  from  every  stain. 

()  And  where  baptismal  waters  flow, 
lie  comes  to  save  from  sin  and  woe : 
May  we  this  promise  ne'er  despise. 
But  with  our  children  claim  the  prize. 


J 


226  xo.  10. 

ESUS  took  the  lambs  and  blessed  them, 
When  they  came  to  Him  of  old. 
Fondly  in  His  arms  caressed  them, 
Bade  them  welcome  in  His  fold, 
Warndy  welcomed, 
"When  disciples'  hearts  were  cold. 

2  Jesus  calls  them  still  with  kindness 

Passing  every  mortal  thought. 
Bids  them  come,  when  human  blindness 

Still  would  chide  when  they  are  brought, 
Takes  and  blesses 
AVhom  He  hath  so  dearly  bought. 

3  Jesus,  we  would  not  forl^id  them, 

AVe  would  have  them  brought  to  Thee; 


CONFIRMATION.  205 


Thou  of  all  their  guilt  dost  rid  them, 
From  the  curse  dost  set  them  free, 
Thine  dost  make  them— 
Thine  let  them  forever  be ! 


227  L.  M.— No.  1. 

^rHEN  souls  draw  near  the  holy  wave, 
The  Triune  God  draws  near  to  save; 
When  water  flows  in  His  great  name. 
He  comes  to  free  from  guilt  and  shame. 


W 


2  The  water  used  at  God's  behest 

Must  yield  our  souls  the  promised  rest ; 
For  M'here  a  solemn  pledge  He  gives 
Whoe'er  in  faith  accepts  it,  lives. 

3  Let  us  but  ))id  our  hearts  be  still, 
Nor  rise  in  doubt  against  His  will ; 
The  power  that  made  us  with  a  breath 
By  simplest  means  can  save  from  death. 

4  With  grateful  hearts  His  praise  we  sing, 
To  whom  in  life  and  death  we  cling, 
Still  trusting  in  the  means  He  gave 
Throuffh  faith  our  sinful  souls  to  save. 


C'OXFIRMATIOX. 

228  No. 

iAPTIZED  into  Thy  name  most  holy, 

O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

I  claim  a  place,  though  weak  and  lowly. 

Among  Thy  seed,  Thy  chosen  host ; 


B 


206  CONFIRMATION. 

Buried  with  Christ  and  dead  to  sin, 
Thy  Spirit  now  shall  live  within. 

2  My  loving  Father  here  doth  take  me 

To  be  henceforth  His  child  and  heir; 
My  faithful  Savior  now  doth  make  me 

The  fruit  of  all  His  sorrow  share  ; 
My  Comforter  will  comfort  me 
When  darkest  clouds  around  I  see. 

3  And  I  have  vowed  to  fear  and  love  Thee, 

And  to  obey  Thee,  l^ord,  alone; 
I  felt  Thy  Si)irit  inly  move  me. 

And  dared  to  pledge  myself  Thy  own, 
Renouncing  sin  to  keep  the  faith, 
And  war  with  evil  to  the  death. 

4  My  faithful  God,  Thou  failest  never. 

Thy  cov'nant  surely  will  abide; 
O  cast  me  not  away  forever, 

Should  I  transgress  it  on  my  side; 
If  I  have  sore  my  soul  defiled, 
Yet  still  forgive,  restore  Thy  child. 

5  Yea,  all  I  am  and  love  most  dearly — 

To  Thee  I  offer  now  the  whole ; 
O  let  me  make  my  vows  sincerely. 

Take  full  possession  of  my  soul, 
Let  naught  within  me,  naught  I  own, 
Serve  any  will  but  Thine  alone. 

6  Depart !  Thou  prince  of  utter  darkness ! 

No  more  by  thee  I'll  be  enticed. 
Here  is  indeed  a  tarnished  conscience, 
But  sprinkled  with  the  blood  of  Christ. 


CONFIRilATIOX.  207 

Away,  vain  world  !  O  sin,  away  ! 
Lo!  I  renounce  ye  all  this  day. 

O  never  let  my  purpose  falter, 

Thou  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

But  keep  nie  faithful  to  Thine  altar, 
Till  Thou  shalt  call  nie  from  my  post ; 

80  unto  Thee  I  live  and  die, 

And  praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 


Y 


229  C.  M.— No.  2. 

^rE  men  and  angels,  witness  now, 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak; 
To  Him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  may  not  break: 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last. 
Ourselves  to  Christ  we'll  yield ; 

Nor  from  His  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  our  unaided  strength, 
But  on  His  grace  rely  ; 

May  He,  with  our  returning  wants. 
All  needful  help  supply. 

4  Lord  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 
And  keep  us  in  Thy  ways ; 

And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  Thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 


230  No.  13. 

ET  me  be  Thine  forever, 
My  gracious  God  and  Lord, 
May  I  forsake  Thee  never. 
Nor  wander  from  Thy  Word: 


L' 


2  J8  (.ON  l-i  KM  AT  lux . 

Preserve  me  from  the  mazes 

Of  error  and  distrust, 
And  I  shall  sinjz  Thy  praises 

Forever  with  the  just. 

2  Lord  Jesus  I  bounteous  Giver 

Of  light  and  life  divine, 
Thou  didst  my  soul  deliver. 

To  Thee  I  all  resign  ; 
Thou  hast  in  meroy  bought  me 

With  blood  and  bitter  pain, 
Let  me,  since  Thou  hast  sought  me, 

Eternal  life  obtain. 

3  0  Holy  Ghost,  who  pourest 

Sweet  peace  into  my  heart, 
And  all  my  soul  restorest, 

Thy  comfort  ne'er  depart : 
Let  me  His  name  confessing 

Whom  I  in  faith  have  known, 
Receive  Thy  constant  blessing, 

And  be  in  death  Thine  own. 

231  L.  M.— No.  1. 

fTHY  soul,  O  Jesus!  hallow  me, 
^     Thy  spirit  steep  me  all  in  Thee ; 
Thy  body,  pierced  by  ruthless  steel. 
My  wretched  soul  and  body  heal. 

2  The  water  from  Thy  side  that  poured 
For  me  a  cleansing  l)alh  atiVjrd, 
And  all  Thy  blood,  with  life  divine, 
Revive  these  sluggish  powers  of  mine. 

3  The  bloody  sweat  upon  Thy  face 
Deliver  me  from  death's  embrace, 


COXFIfLMATION.  209 

And  all  Thy  passion,  cross,  and  pain, 
With  strength  my  feebleness  sustain, 

O  Christ!  turn  not  away  from  me, 
Accept  and  hide  me  quite  in  Thee, 
AVithin  Thy  holy  wounds  enclose, 
And  keep  me  safe  when  foes  oppose. 

In  death's  dark  hour  with  me  abide, 
And  place  me^  Savior  I  at  Thy  side. 
With  all  Thy  blessed  saints  on  high 
To  sing  Thy  praise,  and  never  die. 


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232  L.  M.— No.  1. 

GREAT  High  Priest !  forget  not  me, 
Though  I  have  oft  forgotten  Thee, 
But  give  me  strength  for  all  the  strife, 
And  all  the  toil  and  pain  of  life. 

2  Let  not  a  wav'ring  heai't  be  mine. 
That  is  the  world's  and  would  be  Thine; 
May  I  in  faith  Thy  promise  hold, 
And  never  wander  from  Thy  fold. 

3  Let  me  not  crave  the  wealth  of  earth. 
Its  honors  and  its  giddy  mirth. 
But  still  remember  I  am  Thine, 
And  be  content  that  Thou  art  mine. 

4  Thou  hast  redeemed  me  with  Thy  blood, 
And  washed  me  in  the  mystic  flood; 
Let  not  this  grace  be  all  in  vain, 
Nor  let  me  pierce  Thy  side  again. 

5  To  Thee  I  humbly  raise  mine  eyes, 
Do  not  my  sinful  soul  despise ; 

14 


210  ICEPENTANCE. 

Perfect  the  work  Thou  hast  begun. 
And  let  Thy  saving  will  be  done. 


0 


REPENTA^X'E. 

233  No.  20, 

|UT  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee, 
Lord,  mark  my  lamentation  ; 
O  bow  Thine  ear  in  grace  to  me, 

And  hear  my  sup})lication: 
If  Thou  shouldst  i)ass  in  close  review 
My  sins  and  all  the  ill  I  do, 

Lord,  who  can  stand  before  Thee! 

2  Works  never  can  God's  j)ardon  gain, 
Here  grace  alone  availeth  ; 

Our  choicest  works  all  have  a  stain. 

The  best  among  us  faileth  ; 
Before  Thee  none  can  boasting  stand. 
But  all  must  fear  Thy  strict  demand, 

And  live  alone  by  mercy. 

3  My  hope  I  rest  then  on  the  Lord, 
And  build  not  on  my  merit ; 

My  soul  shall  trust  His  gracious  Word, 

'T  is  this  upholds  my  spirit : 
His  promised  mercy  is  my  stay, 
My  joy  and  comfort  day  by  day: 

This  is  my  lirm  reliance. 

4  AVhat  though  it  tarry  all  the  night 
And  till  the  dawn  appeareth. 

My  heart  still  trusteth  in  His  might, 
It  doubteth  not,  nor  feareth  ; 


REPENTANCE.  211 

So  let  the  Israelite  indeed, 
Born  of  the  Spirit,  hope  in  need — 
And  wait,  till  God  appeareth. 

Although  our  sin  be  very  great, 

God's  mercies  far  exceed  it ; 
His  hand  can  help,  though  sore  the  strait. 

And  great  the  grace  that's  needed : 
He  is  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Who  Israel  doth  guard  and  keep, 

And  save  from  sin  and  evil. 


234 

T  ORD,  to  Thee  I  make  confession, 
-^  I  have  sinned  and  gone  astra}', 
I  have  multiplied  transgression. 

Chosen  for  myself  my  way : 
Forced  at  last  to  Fee  my  errors, 
Lord,  I  tremble  at  Thy  terrors. 

2  But  from  Thee  how  can  I  hide  me. 

Thou,  O  God,  art  everywhere : 
Refuge  from  Thee  is  denied  me, 

Or  by  land  or  sea  or  air ; 
Nor  death's  darkness  can  enfold  me 
So  that  Thou  shouldst  not  behold  me, 

3  Yet,  though  conscience'  voice  appall  me, 

Father,  I  will  seek  Thy  face ; 
Though  Thy  child  I  scarce  dare  call  me, 

Yet  restore  me  to  Thy  grace ; 
Do  not  for  my  sins  forsake  me. 
Let  not  yet  Thy  wrath  o'ertake  me. 

4  For  Thy  Son  hath  suffered  for  me. 

And  the  blood  He  shed  for  sin, 


No.  60. 


212  HEPEXTANCE. 

Tliat  can  heal  me  and  restore  me, 

Quench  this  burning  fire  within  ; 
'Tis  alone  His  cross  can  vanquish 
These  dark  fears  and  soothe  this  anguish. 

5  Then  on  Him  I  cast  my  burden, 
Sink  it  in  the  depths  below  I 

Let  me  know  Thy  gracious  pardon, 
Wash  me,  make  me  white  as  snow. 

Let  Thy  Spirit  leave  me  never, 

Make  me  onlv  Thine  forever! 


235  No.  61. 

CAST  me  not  in  wrath  away, 
Stay  Thy  hot  displeasure ! 
God  of  grace,  why  wilt  Thou  slay? 

Mete  not  with  just  measure ! 
I  am  frail :  I|  C),  prevail 
Thou  for  me,  atone  me, 
Lamb  of  God,  and  own  me. 

2  In  the  pit  who  thinks  of  Thee  ? 

Who  will  there  adore  Thee? 
In  Thy  mercy  save  Thou  me ! 

Til  at,  for  aye,  before  Thee, 
I  may  raise  I,  Grateful  praise 

F«r  the  grace  that  spared  me, 

When  sin  death  prepared  me. 

3  Father!  let  me  taste  Thy  love, 

And  Thy  grace,  dear  Savior; 
Blessed  Comforter  above, 

Hallow  my  behavior: 
Be  Thou  mine  H  And  I  Thine 

With  the  oil  of  gladness 

Soothe  Thou  all  mv  sa<lness. 


KEPBNTANCE.  213 

4  Praise,  0  Father,  be  for  aye 

Thine  on  earth,  in  heaven ; 
And  hke  praises  be  alway, 

Savior,  to  Thee  given. 
Holy  Dove,  ||  God  of  love, 

Thou  hast  heard;— I  bless  Thee! 

Praise  for  ave  address  Thee. 


236  No.  57. 

LAS  my  God !  my  sins  are  great, 
My  conscience  doth  upbraid  me ; 
And  now  I  find  that  in  my  strait 
No  man  hath  power  to  aid  me. 


A' 


2  And  though  I  flee,  in  my  despair, 

In  some  low  spot  to  hide  me, 
My  griefs  would  still  ])e  with  me  there, 
Thy  hand  still  hold  and  guide  me. 

3  Nay,  Thee  I  seek! — I  merit  nought, 

Yet  pity  and  restore  me ; 
Be  not  Thy  wrath,  just  God,  my  lot, 
Thy  Son  hath  suffered  for  me. 

4  O  curb  my  heart,  forgive  my  guilt, 

JMake  Thou  my  patience  firmer. 
For  they  must  miss  the  good  Thou  wilt, 
Who  at  Thy  chasting  murmur. 

5  Then  deal  with  me  as  seems  Thee  best, 

Thy  grace  will  help  me  bear  it, 
If  but  at  last  I  see  Thy  rest, 
And  with  mv  Savior  share  it. 


214  KKl'KNTANCE. 

237  No.  6. 

fTH'  abyss  of  many  a  former  sin 
•^     Encloses  nie  and  bears  me  in : 
Like  billows  my  transgressions  roll: 
Be  Thou  the  Pilot  of  my  soul, 
And  to  salvation's  harbor  brin,<r, 
Thou  Savior  and  Thou  glorious  King ! 

2  My  Father's  heritage  abused, 
Wasted  by  lust,  l)y  sin  misused; 

To  shame  and  want  and  mis'ry  brought, 
The  slave  to  many  a  godless  thought, 
I  cry  to  Thee,  who  lovest  men, 
O  pity  and  receive  again ! 

3  In  hunger  now  and  dispossessed 

Of  all  my  portion  ])right  and  blessed, 
The  exile  and  the  alien  see, 
"Who  yet  would  fain  return  to  Thee. 
Accept  me  Lord! — I  seek  Thy  grace — 
And  let  me  see  a  Father's  face. 

4  AVith  that  saved  thief  my  prayer  I  make, 
Remember  for  Thy  mercy's  sake  ; 

AVith  that  poor  publican  I  cry, 
Be  Merciful,  O  Ood  most  high! 
AVith  that  lost  j^rodigal  I  fain 
Back  to  my  home  would  turn  again! 

5  Alourn,  mourn,  my  s<)ul,  with  earnest  care, 
And  raise  to  Christ  the  contrite  ])rayer: 

()  Thrju  who  freely  wast  made  poor, 
!My  sorrow  and  my  sins  to  cure, 
Ale,  poor  of  <i]l  good  works,  embrace, 
Enricliin<r  with  Thv  boundless  grac-' 


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KEPENTANCE.  215 

238  L.  M.— No.  1. 

GOD,  Thou  righteous,  faithful  Lord, 
I  have  not  kept  Thy  holy  Word, 
But  siuned,  and  oft  offended  Thee, 
jS'ovv  I  repent — it^rieveth  me! 

2  Thou,  Father,  merciful  and  kind, 
No  pleasure  in  my  death  dost  find, 
But  strong  desire  <loth  in  Thee  burn. 
That  I  would  unto  Thee  return. 

3  Since  Thou  then,  Father,  callest  me, 
I,  needy  sinner,  come  to  Tliee, 
Relying  on  tiie  precious  blood 
That  from  five  wounds  most  holy  flowed, 

4  I  pray  through  Christ  Thine  onl3'^  Son, 
AV^ho  for  iwy  good  here  ilesh  put  on, 
Let  not  Thy  love  to  me  e'er  fail ; 
O'er  justice  .still  may  grace  prevail. 

5  In  tender  mercy  let  Thy  grace 
Through  Jesus'blood  my  sins  efface  ; 
Then  I,  the  poor  lost  child,  will  be 
Of  all  offences  rid  through  Thee, 

6  Let  me^  according  to  Thy  Word, 
Live  henceforth  unto  Thee,  O  Lord; 
That  I  may  after  time  is  o'er 
Inherit  life  forevermore. 


239 


S.  M.— No.  3. 
A  ND  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord, 
^^     A  sinner  such  as  I  ? 
Although  Thy  ])ook  his  crimes  record, 
Of  such  a  crimson  dve? 


216' 


REPENTANCE. 

2  So  dee])  are  they  engraved, 

So  terrible  their  fear — 
The  righteous  scarcely  can  be  saved. 
And  where  shall  I  appear? 

3  0  Thou,  Physician  bleat, 

Make  clean  my  guilty  soul ! 
And  me,  by  many  sins  oppressed. 
Restore,  and  keep  me  whole  I 

4  I  know  not  how  to  praise 

Thy  mercy  and  Thy  love  ; 
But  deign  Thy  servant  to  upraise. 
And  I  shall  learn  above. 

240  L.  M.-Ko. 

A   BROKEN  heart,  my  God,  my  King! 
^*-     Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring: 
The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  s:icrifice. 

2  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  Thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

3  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  Thy  ways ; 
Sinners  shall  leani  Thy  sov'reign  grace ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Savior'a  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  j)anrning  God. 

4  O  may  Tliy  love  inspire  my  tongue ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song, 
And  all  my  power  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  Strength  and  Righteousness. 


J 


REPENTANCE.  217 

241  L.  M.— No.  1. 

UST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 

Save  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come  ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about. 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Dread  fears  within,  and  strife  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come ! 

4  Ju^st  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  want — in  Thee  to  find— 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

5  Just  as  I  am — Thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  pardon,  comfort,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, — 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

6  Just  as  I  am,  for  love  unknown 
Has  broken  ev'ry  barrier  down. 
Now  to  be  Thine,  and  Thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come  ! 


242 

O  AVIOR,  w^hen  in  dust  to  Thee 
^     Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee, 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes  ; 


No.  10. 


218  llKrKNTANCE. 

O  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bendin<j;  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2  By  Thy  birth  and  early  years. 
By  Thy  human  griefs  and  tears, 
By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness; 
By  Thy  vict'ry  in  the  hour 
•  Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 

By  Thy  wounds— Thy  crown  of  thorn, 

By  Thy  cross— Thy  pangs  and  cries, 

By  Thy  perfect  sjcrifice, 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  sealed  sepulchral  stone. 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 
By  Thy  power  from  death  to  save; 
INIighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 

To  Thy  throne  in  heaven  restored — 
Prince  and  Savior,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


REPENTANCE.  219 

243  7s.— No.  4. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Eise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin : 
Lord,  remove  my  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt. 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3  Lord !  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  Thy  sov 'reign  right  maintain, 
And  w^ithout  a  rival  reign. 

4  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Ev'ry  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thj^  people's  death. 

244  No.  22. 

ESUS  sinners  will  receive, 
AVhen  they  fall  contrite  before  Him, 
When  His  teachings  they  believe. 

And  with  new  life  will  adore  Him  : 
Blessed  He  wdio  can  believe 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive ! 

2  Jesus  sinners  will  receive ! 

Hence  will  I  not  grow  faint-hearted, 
Though  my  sins  me  sorely  grieve, 

And  all  peace  from  me  have  parted ; 
Still  this  trust  will  e'er  relieve : 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


J 


220  ABSOLUTION. 

3  Jesus  sinners  will  receive  ! 

"What,  though  Satan's  rage  assail  me? 
I  of  Him  ask  no  rei)rieve, 

This  assurance  will  avail  me  ; 
I  am  safe  while  I  believe: 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

4  Jesus  sinners  will  receive! 

On  His  pastures,  so  delightful, 
Every  lamb  may  feed  and  live, 

Though  the  Pharisees  grow  spiteful ; 
Even  they  this  witness  give : 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  ! 

5  Jesus  sinners  will  receive  ! 

This  sweet  comfort  shall  then  cheer  me ; 
Thereto  shall  my  faith  e'er  cleave, 

Nevermore  then  need  I  fear  me ; 
O  how  lilest,  I  will  not  grieve  ! 
Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  ! 


ABSOLUTION. 

245  L.  :\i.-xo. 

YEA,  as  I  live,  Jehovah  saith, 
I  do  not  wish  the  sinner's  death, 
But  that  He  turn  from  error's  ways, 
Repent  and  live  through  endless  days. 


Hence  Christ  His  followers  gave  command 
Go  forth  and  preach  in  every  land  ; 
Pardon  to  every  soul  extend 
That  mourns,  believes,  and  Mill  amend. 


ABSOLUTION..  221 

3  Whose  sins  soever  ye  remit, 
I  truly  pardon  and  acquit ; 
Whose  sins  soever  ye  retain, 
Condemned  and  guilty  shall  remain. 

4  What  ye  shall  bind,  that  bound  shall  be, 
What  ye  shall  loose,  that  shall  be  free ; 
To  all  alike  the  Keys  are  given 

To  ope  and  close  the  gates  of  heaven. 

5  They  who  believe,  when  ye  proclaim 
The  joj'ful  tidings  in  my  name, 
That  I  for  them  my  blood  have  shed. 
Are  free  from  guilt  and  judgment  dread. 

6  The  words  which  absolution  give 
Are  His  who  died  that  we  might  live  ; 
The  minister  whom  Christ  has  sent 

Is  but  His  humble  instrument. 

7  However  great  our  sin  may  be, 
The  absolution  sets  us  free. 
Appointed  by  God's  own  dear  Son 
To  bring  the  joardon  He  has  won. 

8  When  ministers  lay  on  their  hands. 
Absolved  by  Christ  the  sinner  stands ; 
He  who  by  grace  the  Word  believes, 
The  purchase  of  His  blood  receives. 

9  This  is  the  Power  of  Holy  Keys, 
It  binds  and  doth  again  release  ; 
The  Church  retains  them  at  her  side, 
Our  Mother,  and  Christ's  holy  Bride. 

10  Let  those  who  stings  of  conscience  bear. 
Whom  sin  would  drive  to  dark  despair, 


222  ABSOLT'TIOX. 

To  Jesus  (.'Oinc  witl)  Iriistlul  iiiiiK]. 
And  peace  in  absolution  find. 

n   All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
For  absolution  full  and  free, 
In  which  Thou  showest  forth  Thy  ^rrace; 
From  false  indulgence  guard  our  race. 

12  Praise  God,  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
As  'twas,  is  now,  an<l  so  shall  be, 
World  without  end,  eternally. 

246  L.M.-NO.  1 

FAITHFUL  God,  thanks  bo  to  Thee, 
That  Thou  forgiv'st  iniquity. 
And  helpest  me  in  sin's  distress. 
And  dost  my  soul  and  body  bless. 


0 


2  By  servant  Thine  Thou  say'.st  to  me: 
"My  child,  thy  sin  's  forgiven    thee! 
•Depart  in  peace,  and  sin  no  more. 
And  e'er  my  pard'ning  grace  adore." 

3  Yea,  Lord,  we  bless  the  wondrous  grace 
That  granteth  us  this  joyful  peace; 

It  is  through  Jesus'  precious  blood 
That  we  enjoy  the  heavenly  good. 

4  Now,  Lord,  us  all  Thy  Spirit  give, 
Help  us  in  holiness  to  live; 
Perscrve  to  us,  till  life  is  spent. 
The  Holy  Word  and  Sacrament. 


.    .rrSTIFICATION. 

JUSTIFICATION. 

247  L.  M.— No.  1. 

iXJR  nature  fell  in  Adam's  fall, 
One  common  sin  infects  us  all, 
From  sire  to  son  the  bane  descends, 
And  over  all  the  curse  impends. 


0^ 


2  Corruption  creeps  through  all  our  powers, 
And  withers  all  life's  heavenly  flow^ers ; 
In  guilt  we  draw  our  earliest  breath, 
And  reap  its  fruits  of  woe  and  death. 

3  From  hearts  depraved,  to  evil  prone. 
Flow  thoughts  and  deeds  of  sin  alone; 
God's  image  lost,  the  darkened  soul 
Nor  seeks  nor  finds  its  heavenly  goal. 

4  But  Christ,  the  second  Adam,  came 
To  bear  our  sin  and  woe  and  shame, 
To  be  our  life,  and  by  Flis  grace 

To  new-create  our  fallen  race. 

5  Thanks,  Savior !  that  new  life  is  ours, 
That  grace  has  changed  our  broken  powers ; 
O,  still  that  saving  grace  extend, 

To  make  us  steadfast  to  the  end. 


248  C.  M.— No.  2. 

S  by  one's  sin  fell  all  our  kin. 
Conceived  and  born  sin-stained, 
So  by  One's  grace,  who  took  the  place 
Of  all,  are  all  regained. 


A'' 


2  The  blood-red  tide  from  Christ's  cleft  side, 
Shed  for  the  good  of  all, 


i'2A  .JL'.STiriCATlUN". 

Is  laver  pure  to  cleanse  and  cure 
All  lost  in  Adam's  fall. 

3  Of  it  are  born,  though  once  forlorn, 

The  saints  in  Him  baptized, 
Its  life  receive  all  who  believe 
That  Jesus  is  the  Christ. 

4  His  righteousness  is  crown  and  dress 

Of  those  who  own  Him  Lord, 
Who,  sin-oppressed,  find  in  Him  rest, 
And  keep  His  faithful  Word. 

5  To  God  be  praise  through  endless  days, 

In  whom  we  live  and  move, 
God — Father,  Son,  and  Spirit — One, 
The  Triune  God  of  Love ! 


T' 


249  xo.  20. 

'0  US  salvation  now  has  come, 
God's  wondrous  grace  revealing; 
AVorks  never  can  avert  our  doom, 

They  have  no  power  of  healing. 
Faith  looks  to  God's  l^eloved  Son, 
Who  has  for  us  deliv'rance  won, 

He  is  our  great  Redeemer ! 


o 


What  God's  most  holy  precept  claims 

No  child  of  Adam  renders  ; 
But  from  the  throne  dread  vengeance  flames, 

And  speaks  the  cur.se  in  thunders. 
The  flesh  ne'er  prompts  those  pure  desires 
That  'bove  all  else  the  Law  requires* 

Relief  by  Law  is  hopeless! 


JUSTIFICATION.  225 

3  But  all  the  Law  must  be  fulfilled, 

Or  we  must  sink  despairing ; 
Then  came  the  Son — so  God  had  willed, — 

Our  human  nature  sharing. 
Who  for  us  all  the  Law  obeyed. 
And  thus  His  Father's  vengeance  stayed, 

Which  over  us  impended. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  matchless  grace, 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
We  lift  our  highest  songs  of  praise, 

All  praise  His  favors  merit. 
All  He  has  said  He  will  perform. 
And  save  us  by  His  mighty  arm, — 

His  worthy  name  be  hallowed ! 

250  No.  20. 

|EAR  Christians  one  and  all  rejoice, 
With  exultation  springing, 
And,  with  united  heart  and  voice 

And  holy  rapture  singing, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  God  hath  done, 
How  His  right  arm  the  vict'ry  won; 

Right  dearly  it  hath  cost  Him. 

2  Fast  bound  in  Satan's  chains  I  lay. 
Death  brooded  darkly  o'er  me. 

Sin  was  my  torment  night  and  day, 

In  sin  my  mother  bore  me  ; 
Deeper  and  deeper  still  I  fell, 
Life  had  become  a  living  hell, 

So  firmly  sin  possessed  me. 

3  My  good  works  so  imperfect  were, 
They  had  no  power  to  aid  me; 

15 


D' 


226  JUSTIFK'ATIOX. 

]\Iy  will  God's  judgrments  could  not  bear. 

Yea,  prone  to  evil  made  nie  : 
Grief  drove  me  to  despair,  and  I 
Had  nothing  left  me  but  to  die; 
To  hell  I  fast  was  sinking. 

4  Then  God  beheld  my  M'retched  state 

AVith  deep  commiseration ; 
He  thought  uj)on  His  mercy  great, 

And  Milled  my  soul's  salvation  ; 
He  turned  to  me  a  Father's  heart ; 
Not  small  the  cost!  to  heal  my  smart, 

He  gave  His  best  and  dearest. 

5  He  spoke  to  His  beloved  Son : 

'Tis  time  to  take  compassion  : 
Then  go,  bright  Jewel  of  my  crown, 

And  bring  to  man  salvation  ; 
From  sin  and  sorrovv'  set  him  free, 
Slay  bitter  death  for  him,  that  he 
.    May  live  with  Thee  forever. 

G  The  Son  ol)eyed  right  cheerfully. 
And,  born  of  virgin  mother, 
Came  down  ui>on  the  earth  to  me, 
That  He  might  be  my  brother: 
His  mighty  power  doth  work  unseen. 
He  came  in  fashion  poor  and  mean. 
And  took  the  devil  captive. 

7  He  sweetly  said,  '  Ih)ld  fast  by  Me, 

I  am  thy  Kock  and  Castle, 
Thy  Ransom  I  myself  will  be, 

For  thee  I  strive  and  wrestle:' 
For  I  am  with  thee,  1  am  thine 


J  LSTIFIC  ATION. 

And  evermore  thou  shalt  be  mine, 
The  foe  shall  not  divide  us. 

8  The  foe  shall  shed  my  precious  blood, 

Me  of  my  life  bereaving ; 
All  this  I  suffer  for  thy  good, 

Be  steadfast  and  believing : 
Life  shall  from  death  the  viet'r}-  win, 
My  innocence  shall  bear  thy  sin, 

So  art  thou  blest  forever. 

0  Now  to  my  Father  I  depart, 

From  earth  to  heaven  ascending, 
Thence  heavenly  wisdom  to  impart, 

The  Holy  Spirit  sending: 
He  shall  in  trouble  comfort  thee. 
Teach  thee  to  know  and  follow  me, 
And  to  the  truth  conduct  thee. 

10  What  I  have  done  and  taught,  teach  thou, 

My  ways  forsake  thou  never. 
So  shall  my  kingdom  flourish  now. 

And  God  be  praised,  forever : 
Take  heed  lest  men  with  base  alloy 
The  heavenly  treasure  should  destroy ; 

This  counsel  I  bequeath  thee. 


W 


251  No  32. 

'OW  I  have  found  the  firm  foundation, 
AVhere  evermore  my  anchor  grounds ! 
It  lay  there  ere  the  world's  creation, 

Where  else,  but  in  my  Savior's  wounds? 
Foundation,  which  unmoved  shall  stay, 
When  earth  and  heaven  pass  away. 


228  JUSTIFICATION. 

2  It  is  that  mercy  never  ending, 

Which  all  conception  far  transcends, 
Of  Ilim,  Avho,  with  love's  arms  extending, 

To  wretched  sinners  condescends; 
Whose  heart  with  pity  still  doth  break, 
Whether  we  seek  Him,  or  forsake. 

3  Our  ruin  God  has  not  intended, 

He  wills  salvation  to  bestow ; 
For  this  the  Son  to  earth  descended. 

And  then  to  heaven  again  did  go  ; 
For  this  so  loudly  evermore 
He  knoeketh  at  our  heart's  closed  door. 

4  0  depth  of  love,  in  which,  past  finding. 

My  sins  through  Christ's  blood  disappear; 
This  is  for  wounds  the  safest  binding, 

There  is  no  condemnation  here; 
For  Jesus'  blood  forever  cries : 
Free  mercy,  mercy,  to  the  skies ! 

5  I  never  will  forget  this  crying. 

In  faith  I'll  trust  it  all  my  days, 
And,  when  o'er  all  my  sins  I'm  sighing, 

I  towards  my  Father's  lieart  w-ill  gaze ; 
This  always  doth  to  me  extend 
A  mercy  that  will  never  end. 

6  Be  it  Avith  me  as  He  is  willing, 

Whose  mercy  is  a  boundless  sea  ; 
May  He  himself  my  heart  bo  stilling, 

That  this  may  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 
Then  it  will  rest,  in  joy  and  woe. 
On  mercy,  while  it  beats  below. 

7  On  this  foundation  I,  unshrinking, 

Will  stand,  while  I  on  earth  remain ; 


JUSTIFICATION.  229 

This  shall  engage  my  acting,  thinking, 

While  I  the  breath  of  life  retain  ; 
Then  sing  I  in  eternity, 
Unfathomed  Mercy,  still  of  Thee. 


252  No.  32. 

"D Y  grace  I'm  saved — grace  free  and  boundless ! 
■^     My  heart  believ'st  thou  this  or  not? 
Why  tremblest  thou  with  terror  groundless  ? 

Has  ever  God  a  falsehood  taught? 
His  word  is  true — then  this  must  be : 
By  grace  there  is  a  crown  for  thee. 

2  By  grace!  our  works  are  all  rejected, 

All  claims  of  merit  pass  for  naught ; 
The  mighty  Savior,  long  expected, 

To  us  this  blissful  truth  has  brought, 
That  He  by  death  redeems  our  race, 
And  we  are  saved  alone  by  grace. 

3  By  grace  !  mark  well  this  phrase's  meaning, 

When  sin  rolls  sorrows  o'er  thy  breast, 
When  Satan  threats  with  pride  o'erweening, 

When  troubled  conscience  sighs  for  rest : 
What  reason  ne'er  can  comprehend 
It  pleases  God  by  grace  to  send. 

4  By  grace  His  Son,  on  earth  appearing, 

Vouchsafed  beneath  thy  woe  to  b»nd  ; 
Hadst  thou,  damnation  justly  fearing. 

Done  aught  to  render  Him  thy  friend? 
W^as  't  not  that  He  thy  welfare  sought, 
And  but  by  grace  deliverance  wrought  ? 

5  By  grace  !  this  ground  of  our  salvation 

As  long  as  God  is  true  endures : 


230  JUSTIFICATION. 

What  saints  have  penned  by  inspiration, 

"What  God  to  our  poor  soul  secures, 
What  all  our  faith  must  rest  ui)on, 
Is  grace,  free  grace  through  His  dear  Son. 

G  By  grace!  hut  think  not,  thou  Mho  livest 

Securely  on  in  godless  ways, 
That  thou,  though  all  are  called,  receivest 

The  promised  rest  that  wakes  our  i)raise: 
By  grace  none  find  in  heaven  a  place 
Who  live  in  sin  in  hope  of  grace. 

7  By  grace!  They  who  have  heard  this  sentence 

Must  bid  hypocrisy  farewell ; 
For  only  after  deep  repentance 

The  soul  what  grace  imports  can  tell; 
To  sin  while  grace  a  trifle  seems, 
To  faith  it  bright  with  glory  beams. 

8  By  grace  the  timid  hearts  that  languish, 

Find  access  to  the  Father's  heart. 
When  conflicts  fierce  and  bitter  anguish 

Bid  all  their  joy  and  liopes  depart. 
AVhere,  oftimes,  should  I  strength  obtain. 
Did  grace  my  anchor  not  remain  ! 

9  By  grace !  on  this  in  death  I'll  rest  me, 

Rejoicing  e'en  though  feeling  naught ; 
I  know  my  sin — it  oft  oppressed  me — 

But  Him,  too,  who  my  soul  hath  bought: 
]My  heart  exults — grief  flees  apace — 
Because  my  soul  is  saved  by  grace. 

10  By  grace!  0  sin  and  Satan  hear  it ! 
I  bear  my  flag  of  faith  in  han<l, 


JUSTIFICATION.  231 

And  pass,  in  spite  of  doubts,  nor  fear  it, 

The  Red  Sea  to  the  promised  land ; 
I  hold  the  word  my  Savior  taught 
As  certain,  whether  felt  or  not. 


N 


253  S.  M.— No.  3. 
'^OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  con-science  peace, 
Or  'wash  aM'ay  the  stain. 

"2  But  Christ,  the  heav'nly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sinsawaj'; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they, 

S  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  Tliine, 
While  as  a  penitent  I  stand. 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burden  Thou  didst  bear, 
AVhen  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree. 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 

h  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove , 
AVe  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 

254  8s.7s.— No.  5. 
T  A]\rB  of  God,  we  fall  before  Thee, 

■^    Humbly  trusting  in  Thy  cross ; 
That  alone  be  all  our  glory. 
All  things  else  are  onlv  dross- 


232  JUSTIFKATIOX. 

2  Thee  we  own  a  perfect  Savior, 

Only  source  of  all  that's  good. 
Ev'ry  grace  and  ev'ry  favor 

Come  to  us  through  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance, 

By  His  Spirit  sent  from  heaven; 

AVhispers  this  transporting  sentence: 

"  Son  thy  sins  are  all  forgiv'n.'^ 

4  Faith  He  grants  us  to  believe  it, 

Grateful  hearts  His  love  to  prize ; 
Want  we  wisdom  ?  He  nmst  give  it ; 
Hearing  ears,  and  seeing  eyes. 

5  Jesus  gives  us  pure  affections, 

AVills  to  do  what  He  requires: 
Makes  us  follow  His  directions, 
And  what  He  commands,  inspires. 

6  All  our  prayers,-  and  all  our  praises. 

Rightly  offered  in  His  name, — 
He  that  dictates  them  is  Jesus ; 
He  that  answers  is  the  same. 

255  No.  9. 

T)  OCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  I 

-'■*'    Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  Thy  wounded  side  that  flowed, 

Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure  ; 

Save  me,  Lord  !  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow. 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know. 


JUSTIFICATION.  233 

This  for  sin  could  not  atone  ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring; 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  tliis  fleethig  breath, 
When  mine  eye-Hds  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne. 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

256  C.  M.-No.  2. 

*)  fT  IS  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

-■-       Which  our  own  hands  have  done, 
But  we  are  saved  by  so v 'reign  grace 
Abounding  through  His  Son. 

2  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

3  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  His  death 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree. 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

4  Raised  from  the  dead  we  live  anew. 

And,  justified  by  grace. 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


-.'A  .RSTIFKATION. 


257  L.  M.-xo.  1. 

LT'>T  is  tlic  man,  forover  blest, 
AVhose  guilt  is  i)ar(lont'(l  ))y  his  God, 
Whose  sins  witli  sorrow  are  confessed, 
And  covered  with  his  Savior's  blood. 


B' 


2  Blest  is  the  man  to  -whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  inicpiities, 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward. 

And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
AVith  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere, 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cam-els  all  his  sins! 
AVhile  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 


J 


258  L.  M.— No.  1. 

E8US,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress: 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
AVith  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  <leath  I  rise 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  jjlea — 
^' Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died  for  me." 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  on  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully,  through  Thee,  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  <rnilt  and  shame. 


JUSTIFICATION.  235 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  I'obe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

5  And  when  the  dead  shall  hear  Thy  voice, 
Thy  banished  children  shall  rejoice  ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  tlie  Lord  our  righteousness. 


M 


259  No.  6. 

Y  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness : 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame. 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  veils  His  lovely  face^ 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace ; 
In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil.* 
On  Christ,  the  soUd  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath,  His  covenant,  and  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  sinking  flood  ; 
When  every  earthly  prop  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand. 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

4  When  I  shall  launch  to  worlds  unseen, 
O  may  I  then  be  found  in  Him, 

-  See  Hebrews  G,  19-20. 


236  HULV    COMMIX  ION. 

Dressed  in  His  rigiiteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

260  L.  M.-X0.1. 

/CHRIST'S  crimson  blood  and  righteousness 
^     I\Iy  glory  are  and  spotless  dress ; 
In  this  before  my  God  I'll  stand 
And  enter  heaven,  my  fatherland. 

2  And  should  I  through  Christ's  merits  prove 
Yet  e'er  so  faithful  in  my  love. 

That  I  could  kce})  from  wrong  alway 
And  sin  not,  to  my  dying  day, 

3  Still  would  I,  when  I  Christ  shall  see, 
Not  think  of  zeal  or  piety, 

But  this:  a  sinner  nears  the  throne 
AVhose  plea  for  life  is  grace  alone. 

4  Be  praised,  O  Jesus,  without  end, 
That  Thou  from  heaven  didst  descend, 
And  hast  for  me  a  ransom  ])aid — 

For  all  a  full  atonement  made. 


HOLY  COMMUXIOX. 

261  Xo.  62. 

RANT  us,  Lord !  due  preparation 

For  Thy  blest  Supper's  celebration  ; 
Come,  come,  O  God  !  our  midst  within  ; 
Unto  life  do  Thou  enable 


G' 


HOLY   COMMUNION.  23) 

Us  now  in  faith  t'  approach  Thy  table ; 

Pronounce  us  free  from  death  and  sin ! 
O  Savior  !  we  are  Thine  ; 
Thine  let  us  e'er  remain ! 

Amen !  amen ! 

Praise  be  to  Thee ! 

In  heaven  we, 
Thy  Supper  great  shall  celebrate. 

2  Take  and  eat,  the  bread  here  offered  ; 
Eternal  life  by  Christ  is  proffered ; 

His  peace  and  comfort  be  with  you  ! 
Take,  and  unto  life  in  heaven 
Drink  of  salvation's  cup  now  given, 

Inherit  Jesus'  kingdom  true. 
Watch,  let  your  ev'ry  breath 
Be  faithful  unto  death  ! 

Amen !  amen ! 

Straight  is  the  way, 

And  fcM'  are  they 
The  Judge  shall  crown  and  call  His  own. 

262  L.  M.— No.  1. 

TN  love  still  faithful  to  the  end, 

^     The  Lord  approved  Himself  our  Friend, 

And  granted  in  His  last  bequest 

That  which  through  faith  gives  peace  and  rest. 

2  The  night  in  which  He  was  betrayed, 
He  blessed  the  bread  and  cup,  and  said, 
Eat,  drink,  and  named  the  given  good: 
'This  is  ]\Iy  Body  and  My  Blood.' 

3  Israel's  Paschal-feast  had  long 
Kept  waiting  hope  in  Israel  strong, 


238  TIOLY   COMMUNION. 

The  Lamb  of  God  now  gave,  instead, 
Himself  as  lieavenly  drink  and  bread. 

4  Keep  ye  tbis  feast  confessing  Me, 

"Whose  deatli  alone  could  make  you  free, 
Your  souls  and  bcKbes,  dearly  bought, 
Yield  not  to  sin  :  forget  Me  not ! 

6  O  may  we  ne'er  unworthy  prove 
Of  Jesus'  all-enduring  love! 
Kor  doubt  the  ^Master's  work  and  Word, 
And  thus  reject  Him  as  the  Lord. 

6  His  body,  once  as  ransom  given, 

Is  proffered  here  as  i)ledge  of  lieaven  ; 
His  blood,  shed  for  us  on  the  tree. 
Here  cleanses  from  iniquity. 

7  Lord  help  our  faith  to  grasp  the  Word, 
That  we  in  grace  may  near  Thy  board  ; 
And  here  discern  what  Thou  dost  give, 
Partake  of  life  and  ever  live! 

263  xo.  C3. 

"OEFORE  to  His  sad  death  He  \v€nt 

■^     Jesus  ordained  the  Sacrament.     Hallelujah ! 

2  His  flesh  and  blood  through  power  divine 
Is  in,  M'ith,  under,  bread  and  wine.     Hall. 

3  The  Sacrament  gives  grace  and  life 

To  quit  ourselves  like  men  in  strife.     Hall. 

4  Against  all  sin,  affliction,  need, 

It  gives  us  health  and  strength  indeed.     Hall. 

5  Lord,  with  this  bread  grant  us  such  good  ; 
Refresh  us  with  Thy  precious  blood.     Hall. 


HOLY    COMMUXIOX.  239 

G  That  stills  the  thirst  of  our  faint  soul 

And  makes  our  spirits  strong  and  whole.     Hall. 

7  0  Christ,  grant  Thou  in  grace  that  we 
May  now  recei-ve  Thee  worthily.     Hall. 

8  Forbid  it,  Lord  !  that  we  receive 

Thee  unto  judgment.     Let  us  live  !     Hall. 

264  L.  M.— No.  1. 

T  ORD  Jesus  Christ !  To  Thee  we  pray, 
^     From  us  God's  wrath  Thou  turn'st  away, 
Thine  agony  and  bitter  death 
Redeem  us  from  eternal  wrath. 

2  That  we  may  never  this  forget 
Thy  body  for  our  food  is  set ; 

And  in  the  wine  Thou  giv'st  Thy  blood 
To  cleanse  our  souls,  a  sacred  flood. 

3  Let  none,  impenitent  and  bold, 
This  sacred  feast  profanely  hold: 
He  who  unworthy  sitteth  there 
Shall  sink  to  death  and  dark  despair. 

4  But  praise  the  Father,  by  whose  love 
The  Son  descended  from  above, 
Became  the  bread  of  life  to  thee,  • 
And  bore  thy  sins  upon  the  tree. 

5  Firmly  on  this  thou  must  believe; 
That  here  the  sick  their  food  receive. 
Which  heals  them  from  the  wounds  of  sin 
Creating  heav'nly  health  within. 

6  Such  grace  and  mercy  must  be  sought 
By  those  whom  sorrow  long  hath  taught ; 


240  HOLY    COMMUNION. 

If  anguish  ne'er  thy  heart  hath  rent 

Be  not  thy  knee  there  vainly  bent. 

« 

7  Our  Savior  saith :  Come  unto  me, 
Ye  who  now  feel  your  poverty: 
My  mercy  I  will  freely  give, 

Your  anguished  conscience  I'll  relieve. 

8  Could'st  thou  unaided  this  obtain, 
Then  have  I  shed  my  blood  in  vain  ; 
This  feast  was  vainly  spread  for  thee, 
If  thou  require  no  food  from  me. 

9  If  in  thy  heart  this  faith  doth  rest, 
AVhich  thou  hast  here  in  words  confessed, 
A  welcome  guest  thou  here  shalt  be. 
And  Christ  himself  shall  banquet  thee. 

10  But  fruits  must  still  thy  faith  approve ; 
Thy  neighbor  thou  must  truly  love  ; 
That  love  let  him  from  thee  receive. 
Which  here  to  thee  thy  God  doth  give. 

265  xo.20. 

T  ORD  Jesus,  Thou  art  truly  good ! 
*^  Thou  spreadst  for  our  salvation 
Thy  body  and  Thy  blood  as  food, 

AAd  giv'st  us  invitation ; 
As  weary  souls,  with  sin  oppressed, 
"We  come  to  Thee  for  needed  rest. 

For  counsel  and  forgiveness. 

2  Although  Thou  didst  ascend  to  heaven, 
And  saints  there  fall  before  Thee, 
And  now  to  mortals  'tis  not  given 
liy  sight  here  to  adore  Thee, 


HOl.Y    COM.MUNION.  241 

Till  Thou  shalt  come  from  heaven  again 
Upon  Thj^  throne,  to  judge  all  men. 
When  all  shall  bow  before  Thee  ; 

Yet  art  Thou  ever  nigh  us,  Lord, 

Ami  with  Thy  congregation  ; 
And  not  confiueHl,  so  says  Tliy  AVord, 

To  any  habitation. 
Thy  Word  still,  as  a  wall  unmoved, 
Stands  firm,  however  tried  and  proved 

By  men, — though  e'er  so  learned. 

"  Eat,  drink;"  "  This  is  my  body — blood ; 

Thou  say  est  ■   We  beli-eve  Thee ! 
Here  with  our  lii)s  we  take  this  food, 

And  orally  receive  Thee, 
What  Thou  hast  spoken,  that  nuist  be. 
Thou  art  almighty,  and  with  Thee 

Imjiossible  is  nothing ! 

Frail  reason  doth  indeed  not  see 

How  Thou  in  many  places, 
With  self-same  Ijody,  Lord,  canst  be, 

But  faith  Thy  Word  embraces. 
How  it  can  be,  I  leave  to  Thee, 
Thy  Word,  O  Lord,  sufRceth  me; 

And  Thou  wilt  that  we  trust  it. 

Lord !  I  believe,  in  simple  trust, 

'Tis  all  that  doth  become  me. 
For  I  am  nought  but  sinful  dust : 

0  take  Thy  Word  not  from  me ! 
Thy  Baptism,  Supper,  and  Thy  AVord 
My  comfort  are  and  stay,  0  Lord, 

For  these  contain  my  treasure. 
16 


242  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

7  Grant,  that  in  humble  penitence 

We  come  and  stand  before  Thee, 
Intent  with  new  obedience 

Hereafter  to  adore  Thee ; 
Refresh  us  with  Thy  saving  grace, 
And  keep  us  firm  tliroughout  our  days, 

Tlien  will  our  walk  be  godly. 

8  For  such  consoling  Supper,  Lord, 

Be  praised  throughout  all  ages! 
Preserve  it  pure,  since  'gainst  the  word 

"  Tliis  is!"  the  world  so  rages. 
Grant,  that  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood 
Be  my  sole  comfort  and  sweet  food, 

In  my  last  hour.    Yea,  Amen  ! 


0^ 


266  c.  M.-xo. 

|UR  Shepherd  to  His  ransomed  flock 
No  needful  gift  denies, 
He  leads  us  to  the  opened  rock, 
And  manna  still  supplies. 

2  And  far  beyond  this  tearful  vale 
His  tender  care  extends : 

The  heav'nly  food  shall  never  fail 
On  which  the  soul  dejxinds. 

3  Its  emptiness  His  body  fills. 
For  us  once  crucified. 

And  all  the  spirit's  thirst  He  stills 
With  blood  from  His  dear  side. 

4  AVe,  quickened  thus,  in  Him  remain 
Who  lives  no  more  to  die. 

And  from  His  fullness  all  obtain 
That  fits  us  for  the  skv. 


HOLY    COMMUNION.  243 

5  0  Christ !  may  we  the  food  receive 
With  child-Hke  faith  in  Thee, 
And  humbly  still  Thy  Word  believe, 
When  'tis  not  ours  to  see. 


267  L.  M.— No.  1. 

N  awful  mystery  is  here 

To  challenge  faith  and  waken  fear  ; 
The  Savior  comes  as  food  divine 
Concealed  in  earthly  bread  and  wine. 


A^ 


2  This  world  is  loveless — but  above. 
What  wondrous  boundlessness  of  love ! 
The  King  of  Glory  stoops  to  me. 

My  spirit's  life  and  strength  to  be. 

3  In  consecrated  wine  and  bread 

No  eye  perceives  the  myst'ry  dread. 
But  Jesus'  word  is  strong  and  clear  : 
My  body  and  my  blood  are  here. 

4  How  dull  are  all  the  powers  of  sense. 
Employed  on  proofs  of  love  immense ! 
The  richest  food  remains  unseen, 
And  highest  gifts  appear  how  mean  ! 

5  But  here  we  have  no  boon  of  earth, 
And  faith  alone  discerns  its  worth  : 
The  word,  not  sense,  must  be  our  guide, 
And  faith  assure,  since  sight's  denied. 

6  Lord  !  show  us  still  that  Thou  art  good, 
And  grant  us  evermore  this  food  ; 
Give  faith  to  ev'ry  wav'ring  soul, 
And  make  each  wounded  spirit  whole. 


244  HOLY   COMMUNiaif. 

268  C.  M.-Xo.  2. 

CO]ME,  liumble  soul,  receive  the  food 
Your  Savior  offers  here, 
Believe,  and  taste  that  He  is  good, 
And  fain  each  soul  would  cheer. 

2  Deem  not  that  you  to  heav'n  can  rise, 

To  meet  your  Savior  there, 
He  comes  in  mercy  from  the  skies 
That  you  His  bliss  may  share. 

3  Here  we  commune  with  Him  who  died, 

Us  power  o'er  death  to  give, 
The  life  of  Him  now  glorified 
We  here  receive,  and  live. 

4  For  'tis  His  body  that  we  eat, 

His  precious  blood  we  drink, 
To  make  us  for  His  mansion  meet, 
And  save  from  ruin's  brink. 

5  He  ever  lives,  and  only  He, 

In  whom  the  Lord  abides. 
And  here,  that  He  in  us  may  be, 
He  richest  food  provides. 


D' 


269  No.  64. 

|ECK  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness, 
Leave  the  gloomy  haunts  of  sadness, 
Come  into  the  daylight's  splendor. 
There  with  joy  thy  praises  render 
Unto  Him  whose  grace  unbounded 
Hath  this  wondrous  banquet  founded; 
High  o'er  all  the  heav'ns  He  reigneth, 
Yet  to  dwell  with  thee  He  deis:neth. 


HOLY   COMMUNION.  2-15 

2  Hasten  as  a  bride  to  meet  Him, 

And  with  loving  rev'rence  greet  Him, 
For  with  words  of  Hfe  immortal 
Now  He  knocketh  at  thy  portal ; 
Haste  to  ope  the  gates  before  Him, 
Saying,  while  thou  dost  adore  Him, 
Suffer,  Lord,  that  I  receive  Thee, 
And  I  nevermore  will  leave  Thee. 

3  Ah,  how  hungers  all  my  spirit 
For  the  love  I  do  not  merit ! 

Oft  have  I,  with  sighs  fast  thronging, 
Thought  upon  this  food  with  longing, 
In  the  battle  w-ell  nigh  worsted. 
For  this  cup  of  life  have  thirsted. 
For  the  Friend,  who  here  invites  us. 
And  to  God  Himself  unites  us. 

4  Now  I  sink  before  Thee  lowly, 
Filled  with  joy  most  deep  and  holy, 
As  with  trembling  awe  and  wonder 
On  Thy  mighty  works  I  ponder. 
How,  by  mystery  surrounded, 
Depths  no  man  hath  ever  sounded, 
None  may  dare  to  pierce  unbidden 
Secrets  that  with  Thee  are  hidden. 

5  Nay,  though  reason  here  cloth  ponder. 
It  can  never  reach  this  wonder, 
That  this  bread  is  never  lessen'd 
Though  it  nourish  thousands  present. 
That  with  wine  the  blood  of  Jesus 
Here  is  giv'n  from  sin  to  save  us. 

O  these  mysteries  unsounded 
Are  by  God  alone  expounded  ! 


246  HOLY    COMMUNION. 

6  Sun,  who  all  my  life  dost  brighten, 
Light,  who  dost  my  soul  enlighten, 
Joy,  the  sweetest  man  e'er  knoweth. 
Fount,  whence  all  my  being  floweth, 
At  Thy  feet  I  cry,  my  Maker, 

Let  me  be  a  fit  partaker 

Of  this  blessed  food  from  heaven, 

For  our  good,  Thy  glory,  given. 

7  Jesus,  Bread  of  Life,  I  pray  Thee, 
Let  me  gladly  here  obey  Thee, 
Never  to  my  hurt  invited. 

Be  Thy  love  with  love  requited  ; 
From  this  banquet  let  me  measure. 
Lord,  how  vast  and  deep  love's  treasure : 
Through  the  gifts  Thou  here  dost  give  me 
As  Thy  guest  in  heaven  receive  me. 

270  S.  M.-No.  3 

rPHY  Table  I  approach, 
^     Dear  Savior,  hear  my  prayer, 
O  let  no  unrepented  sin 
Prove  hurtful  to  me  there. 

2  Lo,  I  confess  my  sins, 

And  mourn  their  wretched  bands: 
A  contrite  heart  is  ever  wont 
To  lind  grace  at  Thy  hands. 

3  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood, 

Once  slain  and  shed  for  me, 
Are  taken  at  Thy  table  here — 
O  wondrous  mystery ! 

4  Here  I  with  mouth  and  soul, 

Incomprehensibly, 


HOLY  COMMUNION.  247 

Shall  eat  the  precious  flesh  of  Christ 
In  blest  reality. 

5  Search  not  how  this  takes  place, 

Nor  whether  it  can  be ; 
God  can  accomplish  vastly  more 
Than  seemeth  plain  to  thee- 

6  Vouchsafe,  O  blessed  Lord, 

That  earth  and  hell  combined. 
May  ne'er  about  this  Sacrament 
A  doubt  raise  in  my  mind, 

7  And  may  I  never  fail, 

To  thank  Thee  day  and  night, 
For  Thy  true  body  and  true  blood, 
O  God,  my  peace  and  light. 


271 


No.  10, 

T7ULL  of  rev'rence  at  Thy  Word, 
^      Lord,  I  near  Thy  hallowed  board, 
Mindful  of  Thy  latest  breath. 
And  Thy  sacrificial  death. 
Mediator,  who  for  me 
Diedst  from  wrath  to  set  me  free, 
May  I  as  Thy  worthy  guest 
By  this  ieast  of  life  be  blest. 

2  As  a  sinful  east-a-way 

This  is  all  my  trust  and  stay, 
That  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
Eobes  me  in  a,  spotless  dress, 
Fits  me  as  a  saint  to  meet 
God  before  the  judgment  seat : 
God  is  reconciled  to  me — 
Hid,  0  spotless  Lamb,  in  Thee. 


248  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

o  Though  Ix'cause  of  sin  I'm  sad. 
This  assnranc'C  makes  me  glad. 
Other  helpers  there  are  none^ 
Lord,  I  cleave  to  Thee  alone  ; 
Hence  I  come  to  Thee  anew 
Thy  rememhrance  to  renew, 
And  to  testih^  again 
To  Thy  love — foi*  sinners  slain. 

4  O  that  I  conid  celebrate 
"Worthily  Thy  passion  great; 
God-forsiiken,  Thou  didst  press 
To  Thy  heart  my  bitterness ! 
Golgotha — Gethsemane — 

My  sins,  Laml>,  prepai-ed  for  Thee  ■: 
There  I  see  Thee  in  Thy  blood, 
Shed  for  my  eternal  good. 

5  ]May  T  liot,  to  my  great  loss^ 
Coldly  stand  beneath  the  cross, 
Unto  judgment  never  take 
AVhat  Thou  ofleredst  for  my  sake  I 
Bread  of  life!  here  strengthen  me 
By  Thy  life  to  live  in  Thee, 

And  Thy  blood  renew  my  will 
Thine  alone,  Lord,  to  fulfill. 

6  This  my  purpose,  to  endure 
In  Thy  service  and  keep  i)ure. 
Ever  keep  Thou  fii'm  in  me, 
Till  I  pass  from  strife  to  Thee. 
Lord,  I  tremble  now  with  dread. 
Lest  again  I  falt'ring  tread 
Weakly  into  lurking  sin  ; 

Yet  I  feel  its  might  within. 


HOLY  COMMUNION.  249 

7  When  in  its  seductive  way 

It  would  lead  my  heart  astray, 
Help  me  God,  with  hated  hreath, 
Look  on  Jesus'  hitter  death  ! 
While  I  see  Thy  thorn-crowned  Head, 
Bow  beneath  (Tod's*  judgment  dread, 
Let  me  not  through  sin  despise, 
Lamb  of  God,  Thy  sacrifice ! 

8  Should,  alas?  I  err  from  Thee, 
Constant  Savior,  seek  Thou  me; 
Show  me  wherein  I  do  wrong. 
In  my  Aveakness^  be  Thou  strong! 
Patiently  my  failings  bear, 
Keep  me  Avholly  in  Thy  care  ; 
And  when  I  bewail  my  sin, 
Grant  me,  Lord,  Thy  grace  again. 

9  Ever  let  me  firmly  hold, 
My  Redeemer,  to  Thy  fold. 
Help  me  show  Thy  saving  death 
In  the  power  of  living  faith, 
And  to  shun  each  sinful  joy 

As  a  poisonous  alloy, 
That  eternally  above 

1  may  praise  Thy  matchless  loA^e ! 

272  7s.-No.  4. 

T  O,  upon  the  altar  lies 
-^    Bread  of  heaven  from  the  skies : 
Food  to  mortal  AvanMrers  given. 
To  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven. 

2  Jesus,  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep  I 
Thou  Thy  flock  in  safety  keep. 


250  HOLY    COMMUNION.    ' 

Living  Bread  !  Thy  life  supply, 
Strengthen  us,  or  else  we  die. 

3  Thou,  who  feedest  us  below, 
Source  of  all  we  have  or  know, 
Grant  that  with  Thy  saints  above 
We  may  reach  Thy  feast  of  love ! 

273  No.  65. 

MAY  God  be  praised  henceforth  and  blest  forever ! 
Who,  Himself  both  Gift  and  Giver, 
With  His  own  flesh  and  blood  our  souls  doth  nourish ; 
May  they  grow  thereby  and  flourish  I 

Kyrie  eleison. 
By  Thy  holy  body,  Lord,  the  same 
Which  from  Thine  own  mother  ^Nlary  came, 
By  the  drops  which  Thou  didst  bleed, 
Help  us  in  the  hour  of  need! 

Kyrie  eleison. 

2  Thou  hast  to  death  Thy  holy  body  given, 
Life  to  win  for  us  in  heaven, 

By  stronger  love,  dear  Lord,  Thou  couldst  not  bind 

us: 
Whereof  may  this  feast  remind  us. 

Kyrie  eleison. 
Lord,  Thy  love  constrained  Thee  for  our  good 
INIighty  things  to  do  by  Thy  dear  blood, 
Thou  hast  paid  the  debt  we  owed. 
Thou  hast  made  our  peace  with  God. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

3  May  God  bestow  on  us  His  grace  and  blessing, 
That,  His  holy  footsteps  tracing. 

We  walk  as  brethren  in  true  faith  and  union. 


THE   REDEEMER.  251 

Nor  regret  this  sweet  communion. 

Kyrie  eleison. 
Let  the  Holy  Ghost  us  hot  forsake, 
May  He  grant  that  we  the  right  way  take ; 
That  poor  Christendom  may  see 
Days  of  peace  and  unity. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

274  L.  M.— No.  1. 

TNYITED,  Lord,  by  boundless  grace, 
-'■    I  stood  a  guest  before  Thy  face  ; 
As  Host  Thou  spreadst  no  common  food : 
Here  is  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood  ! 

2  How  holy  is  this  Sacrament, 

Where  pardon,  peace,  and  life  are  spent ! 
This  bread  and  cup  my  lips  have  pressed, 
Thou  blessedst,  and  my  soul  is  blessed. 

3  Now  lettest  Thou  Thy  guest  depart 
With  full  assurance  in  his  heart ; 

For  such  communion,  Lord,  with  Thee, 
May  a  new  life  my  offering  be. 

4  When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  glory  come, 
To  gather  all  Thy  people  home. 
Then  let  me,  as  Thy  heavenly  guest, 
In  anthems  praise  Thee  with  the  blest ! 


275 


THE  REDEEMER. 

No.  51. 
A  THOU  Essential  Word, 
^     Who  wast  from  the  beginning 
With  God,  for  Thou  wast  God  ; 
Thou  hope  of  all  the  sinning, 


252  THE   REDEEMER. 

Sent  down  to  save  our  race, 
Most  welcome,  Lord,  Thou  art, 

Redeemer,  Fount  of- Grace, 
To  this  my  longing  heart. 

2  Come,  self-existent  Word, 

And  speak  Thou  in  my  s])irit ! 
The  soul  where  Thou  art  heard 

Poth  endless  peace  inherit. 
Thou  Light  that  lightenest  all, 

Abide  through  faith  in  me, 
IS'or  let  me  from  Thee  fall. 

And  seek  no  guide  but  Thee. 

3  Ah  !  what  hath  stirred  Thy  heart, 

What  cry  hath  mounted  thither, 
x\nd  reached  Thy  heavenly  throne, 

And  drawn  Thee,  Savior,  hither? 
It  was  Thy  wondrous  love. 

And  my  most  utter  need, 
Made  Th}'  comj)assion  move. 

Stronger  than  death  indeed. 

4  Then  let  me  give  my  heart. 

To  Him  who  loved  me,  wholly ; 
And  live,  while  here  I  dwell, 

To  show  His  praises  solely : 
Yes,  Jesus,  form  anew 

This  stony  heart  of  mine. 
Make  it  till  death  still  true 

To  Thee,  forever  Thine, 

5  Let  nought  be  left  within 

But  what  Thy  hand  hath  planted  ; 
Root  out  the  weeds  of  sin, 
And  quell  the  foe  who  haunted 


THE   REDEEMER.  253 


My  soul,  and  sowed  the  tares  ; 

From  Thee  comes  nothing  ill, 
O  save  me  from  these  snares, 

Make  plain  my  pathway  still. 

Thou  art  the  Life,  0  Lord, 

And  Thou  its  Light  art  only ! 
Let  not  Tliy  blessed  ri?.ys 

Still  leave  me  dark  and  lonely. 
Star  of  the  East,  arise ! 

Drive  all  my  clouds  away. 
Till  earth's  dim  twilight  dies 

Into  the  perfect  day. 


276  G.  M.— No.  2. 

'HOU  art  the  way  ;  to  Thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee  ; 

And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 

Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  through  Thee. 


T' 


2  Thou  art  the  truth ;  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life ;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conqu'ring  arm  ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life ; 

Grant  us  to  knoAv  that  way. 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Which  lead  to  endless  day. 


254  THE    REDEEMER. 


0 


277  No.  66. 

TPIOU  of  God  the  Father 
The  true  Paternal  Son, 
Of  whom  the  AVord  declareth 

That  Thou  with  Him  art  One ; 
Thou  art  the  bright  and  ]\Iorning  Star, 

Beyond  all  other  radiance 
Thy  glory  streams  afar. 

2  O  let  us  in  Thy  knowledge 
And  in  Thy  love  increase. 

That  we  in  faith  be  steadfast, 
And  serve  Thee  here  in  peace ; 

That  so  Thy  sweetness  may  be  known 
To  these  cold  hearts,  and  teach  them 

To  thirst  for  Thee  alone. 

3  Maker  of  all !  who  showest 
The  Father's  love  and  might, 

In  heaven  and  earth  Thou  reignest 
Of  Thine  own  power  and  right ; 

So  rule  our  hearts  and  minds  that  we 
Be  wholly  Thine,  and  never 

Mav  turn  aside  from  Thee ! 


0 


278  No.  45. 

:MORNiyG  Star!  how  fair  and  bright 
Thou  beamest  forth  in  truth  and  light; 
0  Sov'reign  meek  and  lowly, 
Thou  Root  of  Jesse,  David's  Son, 
My  Lord  and  Bridegroom,  Thou  hast  won 

INIy  heart  to  serve  Thee  solely! 
Holy  art  Thou, 
Fair  and  glorious,  all  victorious. 


THE   REDEEMER.  255 

Rich  in  blessing, 

Rule  and  might  o'er  all  possessing. 

2  Thou  Heavenly  Brightness!  Light  Divine! 
O  deep  within  my  heart  now  shine, 

And  make  Thee  there  an  altar! 
Fill  me  with  joy  and  strength  to  be 
Thy  member,  ever  joined  to  Thee 

In  love  that  cannot  falter ; 
Toward  Thee  longing 
Doth  possess  me ;  turn  and  bless  me, 
For  Thy  gladness 
Eye  and  heart  here  pine  in  sadness. 

3  But  if  Thou  look  on  me  in  love, 
There  straightway  falls  from  God  above 

A  ray  of  purest  pleasure ; 
Thy  Word  and  Spirit,  flesh  and  blood, 
Refresh  my  soul  with  heavenly  food, 

Thou  art  my  hidden  treasure; 
Let  Thy  grace.  Lord, 
AVarm  and  cheer  me,  O  draw  near  me ; 
Thou  hast  taught  us 
Thee  to  seek,  since  Thou  hast  sought  us! 

4  Here  will  I  rest,  and  this  hold  fast: 
The  Lord  I  love  is  First  and  Last, 

The  End  as  the  Beginning ! 
Here  I  can  calmly  die,  for  Thou 
Wilt  raise  me  where  Thou  dw^ellest  now, 

Above  all  tears,  all  sinning ; 
Amen !     Amen  ! 

Come,  Lord  Jesus,  soon  release  us ; 
With  deep  yearning, 
Lord,  we  look  for  Thy  returning ! 


256  THE    KKDEE.MEK. 

279  7s.-Xo.  4. 

JESUS!    Savior!  come  to  me, 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee ; 
Come,  and  nevermore  depart, 
Thou  who  reignest  in  my  heart. 

2  Ever  do  I  for  Thee  sigli, 
Nothing  else  can  satisfy  ; 
Ever  do  I  cry  to  Thee: 
Jesus,  Jesus,  come  to  me ! 

3  Earthly  joys  can  give  no  peace, 
Ne'er  can  bid  m}'  longings  cease; 
Still  to  have  my  Jesns  near, 
This  is  all  my  pleasure  liere, 

4  All  that  makes  the  angels  glad 
In  their  garj)s  of  glory  clad, 
Only  fills  me  with  distress, 

If  Thy  presence  do  not  bless. 

5  Take  Thou  all  away  from  me, 
I  shall  still  thus  minded  be, 
Thou  who  madest  me  Thine  own 
Shalt  be  all  my  joy  alone. 

6  None  shall  claim  my  heart  beside, 
None  but  Jesus  crucified ; 
Savior,  I  am  only  Thine, 

Other  love  shall  ne'er  be  mine. 

7  Thou  alone,  my  God  and  Lord, 
Art  my  glory  and  reward ; 
Thou  hast  bled  for  me  and  died, 
I  will  be  no  other's  bride. 


THE   REDEEMER.  257 

8  Come  then,  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Come  and  ease  me  of  my  pain ; 
Evermore  I  cry  to  Thee : 

Jesus,  Jesus,  come  to  me ! 

9  Patiently  I  wait  and  pray, 
Jesus,  do  not  say  me  nay ; 

That  when  death  shall  come  to  me. 
Thou  my  Jesus  sweet  wilt  be. 

280  No.  67. 

TESTIS,  priceless  Treasure, 
^    Source  of  purest  pleasure, 

Truest  Friend  to  me  ! 
O  how  long  I've  panted. 
And  my  heart  hath  fainted, 

Thirsting,  Lord,  for  Thee  ! 
Thine  I  am.  Thou  spotless  Lamb, 

I  will  suffer  nought  to  hide  Thee, 

Nought  I  ask  beside  Thee. 

2  In  Thine  arms  I  rest  me, 
Foes  who  would  molest  me 

Cannot  reach  me  here ; 
Though  the  earth  be  shaking. 
Every  heart  be  quaking, 

Jesus  calms  my  fear; 
Sin  and  hell,  in  conflict  fell, 

With  their  bitter  storms  assail  me ; 

Jesus  will  not  fail  me. 

3  Satan,  lo !  I  brave  thee. 
Hell,  thou  shalt  not  have  me, 

Fear  I  cast  away ! 
17 


258  THE.  REDF.EMEg. 

Tread,  O  world,  thy  mazes, 

I  shall  sing  my  praises 
Safe^  serene  ahvay. 

Jesus'  arm  keeps  me  from  harm; 
Earth  and  hell  must  hide  them, 
Howsoe'er  they  pride  them. 

4  AVealth,  I  will  not  heed  Thee, 
For  I  do  not  need  thee, 

Jesus  is  my  choice ; 
Honors,  ye  may  glisten, 
But  I  will  not  listen 

To  your  tempting  voice ; 
Pain  or  loss,  nor  shame  nor  cross, 
E'er  to  leave  my  Lord  shall  move  me, 

Since  He  deigns  to  love  me. 

5  Farewell,  thou  who  choosest 
Earth,  and  heaven  refusest. 

Thou  wilt  tempt  in  vain ; 
Farewell,  sins,  nor  blind  me, 
Get  ye  all  behind  me, 

Come  not  forth  again  : 
Past  your  hour,  O  pride  and  power; 

"Wordly  life,  thy  bonds  I  sever, 

Farewell  now  forever! 

6  Hence,  all  fears  and  sadness. 
For  the  Lord  of  gladness, 

Jesus,  enters  in; 
They  who  love  the  Father, 
Though  the  storms  may  gather. 

Still  have  ])eace  within; 
Yea,  whate'er  I  here  must  bear, 


281 


THE  REDBEMEK.  259 

Still  in  Thee  lies  purest  pleasure, 
Jesus,  priceless  treasure ! 

No.  68. 


TI/^HO  is,  Jesus  blest, 
» '      Like  to  Thee,  sweet  Rest ! 
From  the  multitude  elected, 
Life  of  those  who  were  rejected, 
Light,  too,  brightest,  best, 
Jesus,  dearest  Rest ! 

2  Life,  who  me  to  save 
Enteredst  the  grave ! 

For  my  sins  of  death  hast  tasted, 
All  the  realms  of  hell  hast  wasted, 
Life,  who  me  to  save, 
Didst  hell's  fury  brave. 

3  Majesty  most  dear. 
Mightiest  King  and  Seer, 

I  will  kiss  Thy  scepter  holy, 
At  Thy  feet  will  sit  me  lowly. 
And  like  Mary  hear ; 
Majesty  most  dear ! 

4  By  Thy  Spirit's  rays 

Let  me  know  Thy  praise  ; 
Thine  by  faith,  may  I  ne'er  perish ; 
Warm  love  may  I  always  cherish, 
Thine  through  all  my  days. 
Thou,  my  beauteous  Praise ! 

5  When  the  billows'  might, 
In  the  gloomy  night, 

With  o'erwhelming  weight  would  wreck  me, 
Savior,  let  Thy  hand  protect  me ; 


J 


260  THE   KEDEEMER. 

Keep  me  by  Thy  might, 
Guardian  of  the  night. 

6  And  when  death's  at  hand, 
Lord,  then  let  me  stand : 
Through  death's  sliadows  gently  bear  me, 
And  for  light  of  bliss  prepare  me, 
That  I  there  may  stand, 
Lord,  at  Thy  right  hand. 

282  No.  29. 

"ESUS,  Jesus,  Jesus  only 

Can  my  heartfelt  longing  still ; 
Without  Him  my  soul  is  lonely, 
And  I  wish,  what  Jesus  will. 
For  my  heart,  which  He  hath  filled, 
Ever  cries :    Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

2  One  it  is  for  whom  I'm  living, 
Whom  I  love  most  tenderly  ; 

Jesus !  ever  to  Him  giving, 

AVhat  in  love  He  gives  to  me. 
Jesus'  blood  hides  all  my  guilt ; 
Lead  me,  Lord,  then  as  Thou  wilt. 

3  Seems  a  thing  to  me  a  treasure, 
AVhich  displeasing  is  to  Thee, 

Then  remove  such  dang'rous  pleasure  ; 

Give  instead  wluit  i)rofits  me. 
Let  my  heart  by  Thee  be  stilled. 
Make  me  Thine,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

4  Grant  that  I  may  e'er  endeavor 
Thy  good  i>leasure  to  fulfill, 

In  me,  through  me,  with  me  ever, 
Lord,  accomplish  Thou  Thy  will. 


THE   REDEEMER.  261 

Let  me  die,  Lord,  on  Thee  built, 
When,  and  where,  and  as  Thou  wilt. 

5  Jesus,  constant  be  my  praises ; 

Thou,  who  gav'st  Thyself  to  me, 
Gav'st  me  all ;  my  heart  hence  raises 

Its  rejoicing  cries  to  Thee : 
Be  it  unto  me,  my  Shield, 
As  Thou  wilt,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

283  No.  68. 

"ORIDEGROOM,  Thou  art  mine, 
-^    Jesus,  Lamb  divine ; 
Saved  from  sin,  to  Thee  I  render 
Thanks  for  love  so  pure  and  tender, 
That  has  made  me  Thine, 
Jesus,  Lamb  divine. 

2  Very  man  and  God, 
Comfort  'neath  the  rod, 

Thou  wast  born  in  woe  to  languish, 
Rescuing  souls  from  endless  anguish 
By  Thy  crimson  blood. 
Very  man  and  God. 

3  Let  my  faith's  pure  light 
Not  go  out  in  night ; 

Pour  on  me  the  oil  of  gladness. 
That  amid  earth's  sin  and  sadness, 
In  me  faith's  pure  light 
Go  not  out  in  night. 

4  Give  to  us  Thy  peace, 
Thou  who  dost  not  cease 
AVarmly  us  to  love  who  know  Thee, 
Bear  Thv  name,  and  honor  show  Thee: 


262  THE  REDEEMER. 

Let  our  love  not  cease, 
Give  to  us  Thy  peace. 

5  Here  through  scorn  and  frown, 
There  the  glorious  crown  ; 
Here  in  hoping  and  believing, 
There  in  seeing  and  receiving  ; 
After  scorn  and  frown 
Comes  the  glorious  crown. 

6  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
Help  nie  to  contend: 

Make  me  o'er  all  foes  victorious 
Through  Tliy  victory  so  glorious  ; 
May  I  comprehend 
How  Thou  dost  contend. 

7  Thou  my  Joy  replete, 
Sharon's  Rose  so  sweet ; 

My  desire  and  i)raise  and  treasure, 
Naught  shall  move  me  but  Thy  pleasure, 
Sharon's  Rose  so  sweet. 
Thou  my  Joy  replete  ! 

284  C.  M.-No.  2. 

"ESUS !  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
AVith  sweetness  tills  my  breast; 
Bat  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to.  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 
Nor  can  the  mem'ry  find 

A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  Name, 
O  Savior  of  mankind ! 

3  0  Hope  of  ev'ry  contrite  heart, 
O  Jov  of  all  the  meek ! 


J^ 


THE  REDEEMER.  263 

To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?  ah,  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  •sIiq w : 
The  Love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know, 

5  Jesus,  our  only  Joj^  be  Thou  ] 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be ; 
Jesus,  be  Thou  our  Glory  now, 
And  through  eternity ' 


285  8.7s,— No.  5, 

ESUS^  Thou  art  mine  forever, 
Dearer  far  than  earth  to  me ; 
Neither  life  nor  death  shall  sever 
Those  sweet  ties  which  bind  to  Thee. 


J^ 


2  All  were  drear  to  me  and  lonely, 

If  Thy  presence  gladdened  not; 
While  I  sing  to  Thee — Thee  only. 
Mine's  an  ever  blissful  lot. 

3  Thou  alone  art  all  my  treasure, 

AVho  hast  died  that  I  might  live,* 
Thou  conferrest  noblest  pleasure, 
Who  dost  all  my  sins  forgive. 

4  Brightest  gems  and  fairest  flowers, 

Lose  their  beauty  in  Thy  frown: 

Joy  and  peace,  like  balmy  showers, 

In  Thy  smile  come  gently  down. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  art  mine  forever, 

Suffer  not  mv  soul  to  strav : 


264  THE   REDEEMER. 

Let  me  in  my  weakness  never 
Cast  my  priceless  pearl  away. 

6  Lamb  of  God  I  I  do  implore  Thee, 
Guard,  support  me,  lest  I  fall: 
Let  me  evermore  adore  Thee, 
Be  my  everlasting  All. 

286  No.  29. 

T  ORD,  Thine  image  Thou  hast  lent  me, 
^     In  Thy  never-fading  Love ; 
I  was  fallen.  Thou  wast  sent  me, 

My  redemption  from  above. 
Sacred  Love,  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternitv ! 


2  Love,  Thou  hast  for  mo  endured 

All  the  pain  of  death  and  hell ; 
Nay,  Thy  suff'rings  have  procured 

More  for  me  than  tongue  can  tell : 
Love  almighty  and  divine; 
,   I  would  be  forever  Thine  I 

3  Love,  my  Life  and  my  Salvation, 

Light  and  Truth,  eternal  Word  I 
Thou  alone  dost  consolation 

To  my  sinking  soul  afford. 
Sacred  Love,  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternity  I 

4  Love,  in  mercy  Thou  wilt  raise  me 

From  the  grave  of  sin  and  dust; 
Love,  I  shall  forever  praise  Thee, 

AVhen  in  heav'n  among  the  just ; 
Love  almighty  and  divine, 
May  I  be  forever  Thine  I 


THE  REDEEMER.  265 

287  No.  9. 

pHIEF  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
^     Jesus  shed  His  blood  for  me  ; 
Died  that  I  might  hve  on  high, 
Lived  that  I  might  never  die. 
As  the  branch  is  to  the  vine, 
I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine. 

2  O  the  hight  of  Jesus'  love  ! 
Higher  than  the  heav'ns  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea. 
Lasting  to  eternity ; 

Love  that  found  me,  wondrous  thought! 
Found  me  when  I  sought  Him  not. 

3  Jesus  only  can  impart 

Balm  to  heal  the  smitten  heart, 
Peace  that  flows  from  sin  forgiven ; 
Joy  that  lifts  the  soul  to  heaven  ; 
Faith  and  hope  to  walk  with  God, 
In  the  way  that  Enoch  trod. 

4  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me ; 

All  my  wants  to  Him  are  known, 
All  my  sorrows  are  His  own ; 
Safe  with  Him  from  earthly  strife, 
He  sustains  the  hidden  life. 

5  0  my  Savior !  help  afford, 

By  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Word  ! 
When  my  wayward  heart  would  stray. 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
Grace  in  time  of  need  supply. 
While  I  live  and  when  I  die. 


266  THE   REDEEMER. 


288 


Xo.  13. 
KNOW  whom  I  believe  in. 


■■■     I  know  what  firm  al>i(les, 
When  all  around  me  fading 

Away  like  vapor  glides. 
I  know  what  lasts  forever, 

When  all  things  sliake  and  fall, 
When  wit  the  wise  forsaketh, 

And  craft  doth  craft  forestall. 
It  is  the  Light  of  Glory ; 

It  is  my  Jesus,  King; 
It  is  the  Rock  I  stand  on ; 

It  is  of  this  I  sing. 
He  never  more  shall  fail  me, 

Deliv'rer,  Shepherd  mine, 
He  lighteth  all  my  darkness. 

He  makes  my  path  to  shine. 
He  whom  blood-stained  they  buried 

In  the  still  twilight  hour, 
He  whom  God  waked  from  slumber. 

He  who  arose  in  power: 
He  for  my  guilt  atoneth. 

To  me  His  Spirit  gives, 
Me  with  His  grace  He  crowneth: 

I  live  because  He  lives. 
I  know  what  I  believe  in, 

I  know  what  standeth  fast, 
And  what,  when  earth  shall  crumble, 

Uncrumbled,  still  shall  last; 
Through  sorrow  it  bides  with  me, 

Mine  when  to  death  I  bow. 
In  heaven  it  will  assure  me 

A  crown  to  deck  mv  brow. 


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THE   REDEEMER.  267 

289  L.  M— No.  1. 

ESUS 1  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee ! 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  ev'ning  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon : 
'T  is  midnight  with  my  soul  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend! 
No;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  yes,  I  may 
"When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away. 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave. 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Savior  slain! 
And,  oh,  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me ! 


290  No.  10. 

ESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waters  nearer  roll. 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high  I 


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268  THE   REDEEMER. 

Hide  me,  O  my  Savior,  liide. 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee: 
Leave,  oh,  leave  me  not  alone. 

Still  support  and  comfort  me ! 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring: 
Cover  my  defenseless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find: 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name; 

1  am  all  unrighteousness: 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Else  to  all  eternitv. 


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•^^..-,.,.  DAILY    DEVOTION.  269 

DAILY   DEVOTION. 

MORNING. 

(Sunday  Morning.) 
291  No.  29. 

G<  OD  of  ages,  great  and  mighty  ! 
'     Who  upholdest  heaven  and  earth  ; 
By  whose  truth  and  tender  mercy 

I  have  been  led  on  from  birth, 
Night  and  sleep  now  pass  away — 
"Welcome  be  Thy  holy  day. 

2  For  this  day  so  fair  and  holy, 

Be  Thou  by  my  spirit  blest, 
Through  Thy  Word  still  nearer  heaven 

Guide  my  spirit  toward  its  rest: 
Than  the  work  of  i:)raise  and  prayer 
Let  me  know  no  higher  care. 

3  0  the  beauty  of  Thy  service  ! 

O  the  sweetness  of  Thy  AVord  ! 
Sweeter  far  than  honey  gathered 

From  the  flower  by  bee  or  bird : 
Blessed  all,  Avho  day  and  night 
Make  Thy  word  their  chief  delight. 

4  O  my  God,  speak  Thou  Amen  ! 

For  we  are  Thy  chosen  own ; 
Be  Thy  praise  by  all  exalted, 

And  Thy  glorious  name  made  known, 
Till  for  aye  we  may,  through  grace, 
See  and  serve  Thee  face  to  face. 


270  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

292  C.  M.— No.  2» 

A  GAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
•^     Awakes  the  kindling  ray ; 
Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  0  what  a  night  was  that  which  wTapped 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom ! 
O  what  a  Sun  that  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung: 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand,  thousand  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
"Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

{Morning.) 

293  No.  29. 
OD,  who  madest  earth  and  heaven. 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
"Who  the  day  and  night  hast  given. 

Sun  and  moon  and  starry  host, 
All  things  wake  at  Thy  command, 
Held  in  being  by  Thy  hand. 

2  God,  I  thank  Thee,  in  Tliy  keeping. 
Safely  have  I  slumbered  here  ; 
Thou  hast  guarded  me  while  sleeping 

From  all  danger,  pain,  and  fear : 
And  the  cunning  of  my  foe 
Hath  not  wrought  my  overthrow. 


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DAILY  DEVOTION.  271 

3  Let  the  night  of  sin  that  shrouded 

All  my  hfe,  with  this  depart ; 
Shine  on  me  with  beams  unclouded : 

Jesus  in  Thy  loving  heart 
Are  my  help  and  hope  alone, 
For  the  evil  I  have  done. 

4  Help  me  as  the  morn  is  breaking, 

In  the  spirit  to  arise, 
So  from  careless  sloth  awaking, 

That  when  o'er  the  aged  skies 
Shall  the  morn  of  doom  appear, 
I  may  see  it  free  from  fear. 

5  Lead  me,  and  forsake  me  never, 

Guide  my  wand'rings  by  Thy  Word: 
As  Thou  hast  been,  be  Thou  ever 

My  defence,  my  refuge.  Lord. 
Never  safe  except  with  Thee, 
Thou  my  faithful  Guardian  be ! 

6  O  my  God,  I  now  commend  me 

Wholly  to  Thy  mighty  hand: 
All  the  powers  that  Thou  dost  lend  me 

Let  me  use  at  Thy  command ; 
Thou  my  boast,  my  strength  divine, 
Keep  me  with  Thee,  I  am  Thine. 

7  Thus  afresh  with  each  new  morning 

Save  me  from  the  power  of  sin, 
Hourly  let  me  feel  Thy  warning 

Kuling,  prompting  all  within, 
Till  my  final  rest  be  come, 
And  Thine  angel  bear  me  home. 


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JrJ  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

294  No.  26. 

Y  heart  with  deep  emotion 
Gives  thanks  to  Thee  and  praise, 
In  early  morn's  devotion, 

And  throughout  all  my  days; 
O  God,  upon  Thy  throne  ! 
To  honor  and  adore  Thee, 
I  bring  my  praise  before  Thee 
Through  Christ,  Thine  Only  Son. 

2  For,  'twas  Thy  grace  that  o'er  me 
Kept  vigil  through  the  night, 

And  'twas  Thy  arm  that  bore  me 
►Safe  through  to  morning  light. 

To  Thee  my  prayer  I  raise  ; 
Wherein  I  did  offend  Thee, 
Do  Thou  forgive;  defend  me 

In  all  my  future  days. 

3  My  life,  my  soul,-  -defend  them  ! 
My  wife,  child,  goods,  and  home, — 

To  Thy  hand  I  commend  them, 
From  Thee  these  blessings  come. 

Thy  bounteous  hand  bestows 
My  household  and  my  treasures, 
My  parents,  friends,  and  pleasures ; 

Through  Thee  my  cup  o'erflows. 

4  God  shall  do  my  advising, 
Whose  might  with  wisdom  blends; 

May  He  bless  rest  and  rising. 
My  efforts,  means,  and  ends ! 

To  God,  forever  blessed, 

Will  1  with  n)ine  confide  me, 


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DAILY    DEVOTION.  273 

And  suffer  Him  to  guide  me 
As  seemeth  to  Him  best. 
5  Amen:  Lord,  Thou  wilt  hear  me 

With  this  I  close  my  prayer; 
In  all  I  do  wilt  cheer  me, 

And  keep  me  in  Thy  care. 
So  I  put  forth  my  hands, 

And  look  not  long  behind  me, 

But  ply  the  task  assigned  me 
By  God,  as  He  commands. 

295  L.  M-— No.  1. 

HOLY,  blessed  Trinity, 
Divine,  Essential  Unity, 
God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  Thou  this  day  my  Guide  and  Host. 

2  My  soul  and  body  keep  from  harm, 
O'er  all  I  have  extend  Thine  arm. 
That  Satan  may  not  cause  distress, 
Nor  bring  me  shame  or  wretchedness. 

3  The  Father's  might  shield  me  this  day, 
The  Son's  pure  wisdom  cheer  my  way. 
The  Holy  Spirit's  light  divine 
Illume  my  heart's  benighted  shrine. 

4  My  Maker,  strengthen  Thou  my  heart, 
O  my  Eedeemer,  help  impart. 

Blest  Comforter,  keep  at  my  side, 
That  faith  and  love  in  me  abide. 

5  Lord,  bless  me !  keep  Thou  me  as  Thine  ; 
Lord,  make  Thy  face  upon  me  shine ; 
Lord,  lift  Thy  countenance  on  me, 

And  grant  me  pe^ce — sweet  peace  from  Thee  I 
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274  DAILY    DEVOTION. 


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296  No.  IS. 

[/"HILE  yet  the  morn  is  breaking, 
I  thank  my  God  once  more, 
Beneath  whose  care  awaking 

I  find  the  night  is  o'er  j 
I  thank  Him  that  He  calls  me 

To  life  and  health  anew, 
I  know,  whate'er  befalls  me, 

His  care  will  still  be  true. 

2  Guardian  of  Israel,  hear  me, 
"Watch  o'er  me  through  the  day, 

In  all  I  do  be  near  me : 

For  others  too  I  pray; 
To  Thee  I  would  commend  them, 

Our  Church,  our  youth,  our  land? 
Direct  them  and  defend  them, 

"When  dangers  are  at  hand. 

3  O  gently  grant  Thy  blessing. 
That  we  may  do  Thy  will, 

No  more  Thy  ways  transgressing, 

Our  proper  task  fulfill ; 
"With  Peter's  full  affiance 

Let  down  our  nets  again, 
If  Thou  art  our  reliance. 

Our  toil  will  not  be  vain. 

4  Thou  art  the  Vine — 0  nourish 
The  branches  graft  in  Thee, 

And  let  them  grow  and  flourish 

A  fair  and  fruitful  tree ; 
Thy  Spirit  put  within  us, 

And  let  His  gifts  of  grace 


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DAILY   DEVOTIOISr.  275 

To  all  good  actions  win  us, 

That  best  may  show  His  praise. 

297  No,  8. 

^0  Thee,  O  Lord,  with  dawning  light, 
My  grateful  voice  I'll  raise, 
Thy  mighty  power  to  celebrate, 

Thy  holy  name  to  praise : 
For  Thou,  in  helpless  hour  of  night, 

Hast  guard  kept  round  mj^  bed, 
And  now  again  from  peaceful  sleep 

Thou  liftest  up  my  head. 

2  Grant  me,  O  Lord,  Thy  quick'ning  grace 

Through  this  and  every  day, 
That,  guided  and  upheld  by  Thee, 

My  feet  may  never  stray. 
Increase,  I  pray,  my  faith  and  hope, 

Increase  my  zeal  and  love  ; 
And  fix  my  heart's  affections  all 

On  Christ  and  things  above. 

3  And  when,  life's  labors  o'er,  I  sink 

To  slumber  in  the  grave, 
In  death's  dark  vale  be  Thou  my  trust 

To  succor  and  to  save  ; 
That  so,  through  Him  who  bled  and  died, 

And  rose  again  for  me, 
The  grave  and  gate  of  death  may  prove 

A  passage  home  to  Thee. 

298  No.  9. 

JESUS,  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
'-'     Brightest  Beam  of  love  divine, 
"With  the  early  morning  rays 
Do  Thou  on  our  darkness  shine, 


276  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

And  dispel  with  purest  light, 
All  our  long  and  gloomy  night. 

2  Like  the  sun's  reviving  ray, 

May  Thy  love,  with  tender  glow, 
All  our  coldness  melt  away, 

"Warm  and  cheer  us  forth  to  go, 
Thee  to  honor  and  obey 
All  our  life's  short  earthly  day  ! 

3  Thou  our  only  Hope  and  Guide ! 

Never  leave  us  nor  forsake : 
In  Thy  light  may  we  abide 

Till  the  endless  morning  break, 
Moving  to  Thy  holy  will 
Onward,  upward,  homeward  still ! 

299  No.  6. 

'ETEN,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning-light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
0  Sun  of  righteousness  divine ! 
On  me,  with  beams  of  mercy,  shine  ; 
Chase  all  the  clouds  of  guilt  away. 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose. 

With  pard'ning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Savior,  while  I  rest ; 
And,  as  each  morning-sun  shall  rise, 
O  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

3  And,  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  la])ors  done. 
Thy  heav'nly  radiance,  Jesus!  shed. 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying-bed : 


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DAILY   DEVOTION.  277 

And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  Thy  face,  and  sing  Thy  praise. 

300  C.  M.— No.  2. 

T  ORD  of  my  Ufe !  0  may  Thy  praise 
-^    Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours ! 

2  Preserved  by  Thy  almighty  arm, 

I  pass  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
And  see  returning  light. 

3  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread, 

And  I  unconscious  lay ; 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

4  For  Jesus'  sake,  Thy  tender  care 

My  waking  hours  attend: 
From  every  trespass,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

5  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll 

And  guide  my  future  days ; 
And  let  Thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

301  L.  M.— No.  1. 
A  WAKE,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun 

■^    Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off"  dull  sloth,  and  gladly  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Lord  !  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew  : 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 


3f8  DAILY    DEVOTION. 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thonglit  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  till. 

3  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design  to  do  or  say  ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

4  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me,  while  I  slept! 
O  Savior,  M'hen  from  death  I  wake. 
Let  me  of  endless  life  partake. 


302  C.  M.— No.  2. 

'OW  that  the  star  of  day  hath  risen, 
O  God,  we  humbly  jiray 
That  Thou,  the  Uncreated  Light, 
Thyself  wilt  guide  our  way. 


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2  May  neither  tongue  nor  hand  offend, 
Nor  mind  vain  thought  abide. 
Upon  the  lips  let  simple  truth. 
Love  in  the  heart  preside. 

.3  While  flows  the  day  anew  begun, 
O  Christ,  our  Watch  and  Ward, 
The  gates  of  sense,  that  hell  assails, 
From  ev'ry  danger  guard. 

4  Grant  that  each  daily  work  of  ours 
May  to  Thy  glory  tend. 
And  ev'ry  deed  begun  in  Thee, 
In  Thee,  with  blessing,  end. 


DAILY   DEVOTION.  279 

303  7b —No.  4. 

"OAV  the  shades  of  night  are  gone, 
Now  the  morning  Hght  is  come ; 
Lord,  may  I  be  Thine  to-day  — ■ 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  awav. 


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2  Fill  my  soul,  O  Christ,  with  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  cleanse  my  sight, 
In  Thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 
Help  me  labor,  help  me  pray. 

3  Keep  my  haughty  passions  bound ; 
Save  me  from  my  foes  around  ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  me  safe  from  ev'ry  sin. 

4  When  my  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  receive  me  then  at  last ! 
Night  of  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  I  reach  the  heav'nly  shore. 


304  No.  13. 

COON  as  the  morn  with  roses 
^    Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 
And  when  the  sun  reposes 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast ; 
Our  voice  in  supplication, 
,    Jehovah,  Thou  shalt  hear ; 
Grant  us,  through  Christ,  salvation, 

And  be  thou  ever  near. 

2  By  Thee  through  life  supported, 
We  pass  the  dangerous  road, 
By  heavenly  hosts  escorted 
Up  to  their  bright  abode ; 


280  DAILY    DEYOTIOX, 

There  cast  our  crows  before  Thee, 
Our  toils  and  conflicts  o'er, 

And  day  and  night  adore  Thee, 
For  ever  evermore. 


305 


No.  69. 


WHEN  the  sun,  all  golden, 
'  *      Laughs  at  dawn  of  day, 
All  Thy  little  children 
Thank  Thee,  God,  and  pray. 

2  I  will  also  praise  Thee,^ 

Jesus,  Shepherd  mine, 
Thou  wilt  also  feed  me — 
Little  lamb  of  Thine. 

3  Heartily  I  pray  Thee: 

Stay  Thou,  Lord,  with  me  ; 
Guide  all  day  my  footsteps. 
That  I  follow  Thee. 

4  When  Thou  dwellest  with  me 

I  cannot  be  bad,. 
With  my  guardian  angels 
I  can  then  be  glad. 

5  When  the  happy  sunshine 

Sleeps  at  close  of  day, 
Then  Thy  little  children 
Tliank  again  and  pray. 

6  And  Thou  bidest  with  them» 

Jesus,  Savior  mine ; 
Waking,  Lord,  or  sleeping,. 
Let  each  child  be  Thine. 


DAILY   DEVOTION.  281 

EVENING. 

{Sunday  Evening.) 

306  C.  M.— No.  2. 
A  NOTHER  day  has  passed  away, 

-^    A  day  of  praise  and  prayer ; 
Then  come,  my  soul,  thy  God  extol, 
And  own  Thy  Savior's  care. 

2  Secure  from  harm,  His  mighty  arm 

Has  led  me  through  the  day, 
And  from  above,  with  gifts  of  love, 
He  cheered  me  on  my  way. 

3  Now,  as  of  old,  He  leads  His  fold 

On  meads  of  shady  green ; 
While  on  His  breast,  in  sweetest  rest, 
The  ewe  and  lambkin  lean. 

4  Care  not,  says  He,  but  trust  in  me, 

And  I  will  care  for  you  ; 
My  faithfulness  and  kindnesses 
Are  every  morning  new. 

5  O  bliss  divine,  that  Christ  is  miae, 

Who  thus  attends  His  ow^n ! 
Then  come,  my  soul,  Thy  God  extol, 
And  make  His  praises  known. 

307  C.  M.— No.  2. 
'HEN,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 

Behold  Thee  all  serene  ; 
Blest  in  perpetual  holy  day, 
Without  a  veil  between  ! 


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2  Assist  me,  while  I  wander  here. 
Amidst  a  world  of  cares ; 


!82  DAILY    DEVOTION. 

Incline  my  heart  to  pray  in  love, 
And  then  accept  my  prayers. 

3  Release  my  soul  from  every  chain, 

No  more  hell's  captive  led  ; 
And  pardon  Thy  repenting  child. 
For  whom  the  Savior  bled. 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  O  spare  the  soul 

That  gives  itself  to  Thee  ; 

Take  all  that  I  possess  below, 

And  give  Thyself  to  me. 

5  Thy  Spirit,  O  my  Father,  give, 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys. 
To  rest  without  an  end. 


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308  C.  M.— No.  2. 

OW  oft  the  day  of  God  returns 
To  shed  its  quick'ning  beams ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns, 
How  languid  are  its  flames. 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love ; 

Our  sins,  O  Lord,  forgive; 
We  would  be  like  Thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  Thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope. 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
Thy  worship  ne'er  shall  end; 

4  When  we  shall  with  the  ransomed  throng, 

The  Savior's  praise  proclaim. 
And  give  in  an  eternal  song 
All  glory  to  His  name. 


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DAILY   DEVOTION.  283 

(Evening.) 

309  L.  M  — No.  1. 
IHE  happy  sunshine  all  is  gone, 

The  gloomy  night  comes  swiftly  on ; 
But  shine  Thou  still,  O  Christ  our  Light, 
That  we  walk  not  in  error's  night. 

2  We  thank  Thee,  Father,  that  this  day 
Thy  angels  watched  around  our  way, 
And  free  from  harm  and  vexing  fear 
Thy  grace  has  kept,  and  brought  us  here. 

3  We  own  that  we  have  angered  Thee, 
Do  Thou  forgive  us  graciously, 
Unto  our  soul  impute  it  not, 

And  bless  with  peaceful  sleep  our  cot. 

4  Thy  angels  guard  our  sleeping  hours. 
And  keep  afar  all  evil  powers; 
From  terrors,  fire,  and  every  harm, 
This  night  protect  us  by  Thy  arm. 

310  No.  34. 

I^OW  all  the  woods  are  sleeping, 
^^     And  night  and  stillness  creeping 

O'er  cit}^  man,  and  beast ; 
But  thou,  my  heart,  awake  thee, 
To  prayer  awhile  betake  thee, 

And  praise  Thy  Maker  ere  thou  rest. 

2  O  sun  !  where  art  thou  vanished  ? 
The  night  thy  light  hath  banished — 

The  ancient  foe,  the  night ; 
Go  then,  for  now  appeareth 
Another  Sun,  and  cheereth 
My  heart — 'tis  Jesus  Christ,  my  Light! 


284  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

3  The  last  faint  beam  is  going, 
The  golden  stars  are  glowing 

In  yonder  dark-ljlue  deep ; 
Such  is  the  glory  given, 
When  called  of  God  to  heaven. 

On  earth  no  more  we  pine  and  weep. 

4  To  rest  the  body  hasteth, 
Itself  of  clothes  divesteth, 

Type  of  mortality  ! 
I'll  put  it  off,  and  o'er  me 
Christ  throw  the  robe  of  glory, 

And  blissful  immortality ! 

5  Head,  hands,  and  feet  so  tired 
Are  glad  the  day's  expired, 

That  work  comes  to  an  end ; 
My  heart,  be  filled  with  gladness 
That  God  from  all  earth's  sadness, 

And  from  sin's  toil  relief  will  send. 

6  Ye  aching  limbs  !  now  rest  you. 
For  toil  hath  sore  oppressed  you, 

Lie  down,  my  weary  head  ; 
A  sleep  shall  once  o'ertake  you 
From  which  earth  ne'er  shall  wake  you, 

Within  a  cold  and  narrow  bed. 

7  Mine  eyes  scarce  ope  are  keeping, 
A  moment,  I'll  be  sleeping, 

Soul,  body, — fare  ye  well ! 
In  grace  Thy  care  then  make  them 
May  evil  ne'er  o'ertake  them, 

Thou  Eye  and  Ward  of  Israel. 

8  0  Jesus,  be  my  Cover  ! 

And  both  Thy  wings  spreiid  over 


DAILY   DEVOTION.  285 

Thy  child,  and  shield  Thou  me ! 
Though  Satan  Avould  devour  me, 
Let  angels  ever  o'er  me 

Sing,  "  This  child  shall  uninjured  be !" 

9  My  loved  ones,  rest  securely, — 
From  every  evil  surely 

Our  God  will  guard  your  heads ; 
And  happy  slumbers  send  you, 
And  bid  His  hosts  attend  you. 

And  golden-armed  watch  o'er  your  beds. 

311  C.  M.— No.  2. 

QINCE  now  the  day  hath  reached  its  close, 
^    And  sunlight  shines  no  more, 
In  sleep  the  toil-worn  find  repose. 
And  all  who  wept  before. 

2  But  Thou,  my  Lord,  no  rest  dost  know. 

No  slumber  dims  Thy  sight, 

Thou  hatest  darkness  as  Thy  foe, 

Since  Thou  Thyself  art  light. 

3  O  Lord,  I  pray,  remember  me 

Throughout  the  shades  of  night, 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  shield  of  Thy  great  might. 

4  And  foil  Thou  Satan's  purpose  fell 

Through  Thy  swift  angel-arm, 
Then  free  from  care,  I'll  rest  me  well 
And  safe  from  every  harm. 

5  I  feel  indeed  through  guilt  undone. 

It  cries  aloud  to  Thee : 


286  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

But  yet,  the  mercy  from  Thy  Son 
Hath  lull  atoned  for  me. 

6  Him  I  present  Thee  as  my  Bail, 

While  suppliant  at  Thy  feet, 
With  such  assurance  I'll  not  fail 
Before  Thy  judgment-seat. 

7  Away,  vain,  idle  thoughts  depart! 

Roam  not  my  soul  abroad ; 
For  now  I  build  within  my  heart 
A  temple  to  my  God. 

8  And  hereupon  my  ej'es  I  close, 

And  fall  asleep  heart-glad  ; 
My  God  doth  watch  o'er  my  repose, 
Why  should  my  heart  be  sad? 

9  And  thus  I  live  and  die  to  Thee, 

Thou  Sabaoth  strong,  indeed ! 
In  life  and  death  Thou  helpest  me 
From  every  fear  and  need. 

10  Should  this  night  prove  the  last  for  me 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears. 
Then  lead  me,  Lord,  in  heaven  to  Thee 
And  my  elect  compeers. 

312  Xo.  38. 

SINK  not  yet,  my  soul,  to  slumber. 
Wake  my  heart,  go  forth  and  tell 
All  the  mercies  without  number 

That  this  by-gone  day  befell ; 
Tell  how  God  hath  kept  afar 
All  things  that  against  me  war, 


DAILY   DEVOTION.  287 

Hath  upheld  me  and  defended, 
And  His  grace  my  soul  befriended. 

2  Father,  merciful  and  holy. 

Thee  to-night  I  praise  and  bless, 
Who  to  labor  true  and  lowly 

Grantest  ever  meet  success ; 
■  Many  a  sin  and  many  a  woe, 
Many  a  fierce  and  subtle  foe, 
Hast  Thou  checked  that  once  alarmed  me, 
So  that  nought  to-day  has  harmed  me. 

3  E'en  the  twilight  now  hath  vanished, 

Send  Thy  blessing  on  my  sleep, 
Every  sin  and  terror  banished. 

Let  my  rest  be  calm  and  deep , 
Soul  and  body,  mind  and  health. 
Wife  and  children,  house  and  wealth, 
Friend  and  foe,  the  sick,  the  stranger, 
Keep  Thou  safe  from  harm  and  danger. 

4  0  Thou  mighty  God,  now  hearken 

To  the  prayer  Thy  child  hath  made, 
Jesus,  while  the  night-hours  darken, 

Be  Thou  still  my  Hope,  my  Aid ; 
Holy  Ghost,  on  Thee  I  call, 
Friend  and  Comforter  of  all, 
Hear  my  earnest  prayer,  O  hear  me ! 
Lord,  Thou  hearest.  Thou  art  near  me. 


313  7s.— No.  4. 

ESUS  Christ,  the  stars  of  night 
Faintly  shine  through  evening  light, 
While  before  Thine  altar  we 
Lift  our  thankful  heai^s  to  Thee ! 


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288  DAILY   DEVOTION.  * 

2  On  the  distant  hills  the  day 
Sinks  in  deep'ning  shade  away; 
But  Thy  presence  ever  near, 
Shields  us  in  the  hour  of  fear. 

3  As  the  evening  dews  descend, 

Be  Thou  with  us,  heavenly  Friend! 
Let  Thy  Spirit's  whispering. 
Peace  to  all  our  spirits  bring ! 

4  Son  of  God !  Thy  glorious  praise 
From  our  trembling  lips  we  raise, 
On  Thy  throne  of  light  on  high, 
Hear  and  heed  the  contrite  sigh ! 

5  Savior!  Though  our  words  are  weak, 
'Tis  Thy  glorj^  now  we  seek ! 

May  our  faint  example  shine, 
Teach  us  that  its  light  is  Thine! 

6  Jesus  Christ !  the  stars  of  night 
Brightly  shine  with  joyous  light; 
While  in  adoration  we, 

Lord  of  Love,  look  up  to  Thee ! 

314  L.  M.— No.  1. 

SUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Savior  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near ; 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep ; 
Be  my  last  thought  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Savior's  breast. 


DAILY    DEVOTION.  289 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live  ! 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die ! 

4  If  some  poor  wand'ring  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine. 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin, 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick,  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  bounteous  store; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light! 

6  Come  near,  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
And  lead  us  by  Thy  hand  of  love, 
Until  we  reach  our  home  above. 


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315  C.  M.— No. 

ND  now  the  sun  hath  sunk  to  rest 
Again  we  bend  the  knee. 
And  meekly  lift  our  ev'ning  thoughts, 
O  God  and  King,  to  Thee : 

2  To  Thee,  whom  seraph  hosts  adore. 
Whom  friends  believe  and  fear. 

Whose  mercy  seat,  in  skies  above. 
To  contrite  hearts  is  near. 

3  Drive  evil  thoughts  and  dreams  afar, 
And,  waking  or  asleep. 

May  heav'nly  peace,  Thy  peace,  0  God, 
Through  Christ  our  bosoms  keep. 
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290  DAILY   DEVOTIOX. 

4  Let  mercy  fall  on  us  like  dew^ 

And  angel  pinions  play 
Around  us,  while  the  hours  of  night 
In  silence  pass  away. 

5  Each  night  beside  the  sable  gate 

Of  death  the  sleeper  lies, 
And  if  we  pass  its  portals,  Lord, 
Let  Eden  greet  our  eyes. 


316  L.  M.— No.  L 

LORY  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Safe  under  Thine  almighty  wings. 


G^ 


2  Forgive  me  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  w^orld,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  T  may 
AVith  joy  behold  the  judgment-day. 

4  Lord,  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  Thy  paternal  care  ; 

T  is  heaven  on  earth,  't  is  heaven  above, 
To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  love. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


317 


DAILY   DEVOTION.  291 

S.  M.— No.  3. 
HTHE  day  is  past  and  gone, 
-'■     The  ev'ning  shades  appear ; 
O  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears : 
May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 

Till  morning  light  appears. 

And  when  I  early  rise, 

And  view  th'  unw'earied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 

And  after  glory  run : 

That  when  the  day  is  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove. 
Lord,  I  may  in  Thy  bosom  rest, 

The  bosom  of  Thy  love. 


318 


No.  29. 

FTHROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  us, 
•*-     Soon  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 
Jesus,  Thou  our  Guardian  be. 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers. 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes. 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 

In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose  ; 
And,  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 
Eest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 


292  DAILY   BEVOTIOST. 

319  8s  &  7s.— No.  5. 

;AVIOR!  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  eyelids  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing  ; 
Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 


S^ 


2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us ; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee : 
Thou  art  He  who  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 

May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 

Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

320  8s  &  7s.— No.  5. 

lEACE  be  to  this  habitation. 
Peace  to  all  who  dwell  therein. 
Peace,  the  earnest  of  salvation, 
Peace,  the  fruit  of  pardoned  sin  ; 

2  Peace  that  speaks  the  heavenly  Giver, 
Peace  to  wordly  minds  unknown. 

Peace  divine,  that  lasts  forever. 
Peace  that  comes  from  God  alone. 

3  Jesus,  Prince  of  peace,  be  near  us. 
Fix  in  all  our  hearts  Thy  home : 

With  Thy  gracious  presence  cheer  us. 
Let  Thy  sacred  kingdom  come. 


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DAILY   DEVOTION.  293 

4  Raise  to  heaven  our  expectation, 
Give  our  favored  souls  to  prove 
Glorious  and  complete  salvation, 
In  the  realms  of  bliss  above. 

321  L.  M.— No.  1. 

fTHUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on ; 
-■■     Thus  far  His  power  prolongs  my  days ; 
And  every  ev'ning  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  His  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  He  forgives  my  follies  past, 
And  strength  supplies  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  of  my  head : 
His  ever  watchful  eye  will  keep 
Its  constant  guard  around  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  Thy  name  forbids  my  fear ; 

O  may  Thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  may  I  bear 
Thy  loving-kindness  on  my  heart ! 

322  No.  34. 

T^HE  silent  moon  is  risen, 

-*■     The  golden  star-fires  glisten 

In  heaven  serene  and  bright ; 
The  forest  sleeps  in  shadow, 
And  slowly  off  the  meadow 

A  mist  is  curling,  silver-white. 

2  The  veil  of  night  is  closing 
Around  a  world  reposing 


294  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

In  calm  and  holy  trust ; 
It  seems  like  one  still  chamber, 
Where  weary  hearts  remember 

No  more  the  sorrows  of  the  dust. 

3  Behold  the  full  moon  beaming  ! 
So  round  and  fair  'tis  gleaming, 

Yet  half  is  hid  from  sight. 
So,  oft  on  earth,  deceive  us 
Things  that  now  seem  so  grievous, 

Because  the  half  is  veiled  in  night 

4  We,  poor,  frail  mortals,  groping, 
Half  fearing  and  half  hoping. 

In  darkness  seek  our  way; 
Our  airy  cobwebs  spinning 
With  erring  and  with  sinning, 

Far  from  the  mark  we  stray. 

5  Thy  saving  health,  0  grant  us, 
Lord,  that  we  ne'er  may  vaunt  us 

In  vain  and  fleeting  show  ; 
But  child-like  and  confiding, 
Follow  Thy  gentle  guiding. 

And  in  Thy  paths  with  gladness  go. 

6  When  death  comes  to  release  us 
With  kindly  hand,  and  frees  us 

Ere  life's  a  weary  load  ; 
Then,  when  earth's  ties  we  sever. 
Take  us  to  Thee  forever, 

Thou  kind,  Thou  true.  Thou  gracious  God ! 

7  The  night's  cool  breath  is  creeping ; 
Brothers,  in  God's  good  keeping 


DAILY    DEVOTION.  295 

Your  weary  eyelids  close. 
His  grace  from  ill  defend  us, 
And  peaceful  slumber  send  us, 

And  sootlie  our  poor  sick  neighbor's  woes  \ 


323  L.  M.— No.  1. 

'OW  say  good  night!  O  Father  be 
My  refuge  still ;  to  Thee  I  flee. 
AVhen  darkness,  death,  and  tensors  rise. 
Thy  grace  shall  still  for  me  suffice. 


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2  All  praise  to  Christ  my  Savior  give^ 
For  He  this  day  hath  let  me  live 
My  life  away  in  His  dear  name  : 

''  To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain." 

3  O  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  grace  impart, 
To  rest  in  Christ  my  troubled  heart. 

0  sweet  the  rest  Thy  grace  doth  bring, 
And  bids  me  to  my  Saviour  chng. 

4  Now  say  good  night !  May  angels  bright 
Keep  watching  o'er  me  through  the  night, 
And  spread  their  guardian,  heavenly  wings, 
•O'er  these  my  wearied,  slumVring  limbs. 

h  "And  now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep  ; 

1  pray  Thee,  Lord,  my  soul  to  keep. 
If  I  should  die  hefore  I  wake, 

I  pray  Thee,  Lord,  my  soul  to  take." 

6  Now  say  good  night!  To  all,  good  night! 
God  keep  you  safe  till  morning's  light, 
That  with  His  praise  you  all  uiay  wake; 
•"And  this  I  ask  for  Jesus  sake." 


296  DAILY    DUTY. 

324  7s —No.  4. 

TI7EAEY  now  I  go  to  rest, 
*  ^      Close  my  eyes,  Lord,  by  Thee  blest ; 
Father,  let  Thine  eye  instead 
Watch  and  ward  keep  o'er  my  bed. 

2  What  I  have  done  ill  this  day. 
Lord,  forgive  it  all,  I  pray ; 
Thy  rich  grace  and  Jesus'  blood 
Are  my  trust  and  highest  good. 

3  All  who  are  akin  to  me. 

Let  them  rest,  Lord,  safe  in  Thee  ; 
All  mankind,  both  great  and  small. 
Do  Thou  kindly  keep  them  all. 


DAILY  DUTY. 

325  L.  M.— No.  1. 

COME,  O  Creator,  Spirit  blest ! 
And  in  our  souls  take  up  Thy  rest ; 
Come  with  Thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid, 
To  fill  the  hearts  which  Thou  hast  made. 

2  Kindle  our  senses  from  above. 

And  make  our  hearts  o'erfiow  with  love; 
With  patience  firm  and  virtue  high, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply. 

3  Far  from  us  drive  the  foe  we  dread, 
And  grant  us  Thy  true  peace  instead  ; 
So  shall  we  not,  wath  Thee  for  guide. 
Turn  from  the  path  of  life  aside. 


DAILY    DUTY.  297 

326  >'o.  70. 

A  LL  things  hang  on  our  possessing 
-^    God's  free  love  and  grace  and  blessing, 

Though  all  earthly  wealth  depart ; 
He  who  God  for  His  hath  taken, 
'Mid  the  changing  world  unshaken, 

Keeps  a  free,  heroic  heart. 

2  He  who  hitherto  hath  fed  me, 
And  to  many  a  joy  hath  led  me, 

Is  and  shall  be  ever  mine  ; 
He  who  did  so  gently  school  me, 
He  who  still  doth  guide  and  rule  me, 

Will  not  leave  me  now  to  pine. 

3  Shall  I  weary  me  with  fretting 
O'er  vain  trifles  and  regretting 

Things  that  never  can  remain  ? 
I  will  strive  but  that  to  win  me 
Which  can  shed  true  rest  within  me. 

Rest  the  world  must  seek  in  vain. 

4  When  my  heart  with  longing  sickens, 
Hope  again  my  courage  quickens ; 

For  my  wish  shall  be  fulfilled. 
If  it  please  His  will  most  tender : 
Life  and  soul  I  will  surrender 

Unto  Him  on  whom  I  build. 

5  Well  He  knows  how  best  to  grant  me 
All  the  longing  hopes  that  haunt  me  ; 

All  things  have  their  proper  day ; 
I  to  Him  would  dictate  never, 
As  God  wills,  so  be  it  ever, 

When  He  wills  I  will  obey. 


298  DAILY   DUTY. 

6  If  on  earth  He  bids  me  linger, 
He  will  guide  me  with  His  finger 

Through  the  years  that  now  look  dim ; 
All  that  earth  has  fleets  and  changes, 
As  a  river  onward  ranges, 
But  I  rest  in  peace  on  Him. 


G' 


327  No.  32. 

IVE  me,  O  Lord,  a  spirit  lowly, 
That  seeks  to  praise  Thy  name  alone ; 
Let  faith  make  all  my  conduct  holy, 

And  love  in  all  my  life  be  show^i: 
Tame  Thou  whate'er  in  me  is  wild, 
And  own  me  always  as  Thy  child. 

Let  me  not  aim  beyond  my  measure, 
But  in  my  place  be  still  content ; 

To  do  Thy  will  be  all  my  pleasure, 
For  this  let  all  my  life  be  spent; 

And  if  my  duties  lowly  be, 

Let  this  suifice, — thev  honor  Thee ! 


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328  C.  M.— No.  2. 

LORD,  who  hast  my  place  assigned, 
And  made  my  duties  plain, 
Grant  for  my  work  a  ready  mind, 
My  wayward  thoughts  restrain, 

2  Let  me  in  Thy  most  holy  name 
My  daily  task  pursue : 

Thy  glory  be  my  only  aim 
In  all  I  think  and  do. 

3  May  I  submissive  to  Thy  will 
In  all  my  calling  be, 


DAILY  DUTY.  299 

And  let  me  as  Thy  servant  still 
Be  faithful  found  to  Thee. 

4  Thy  goodness  all  my  life  has  crowned, 

And  all  my  wants  supplied  ; 
O  let  that  goodness  still  abound, 
And  daily  bread  provide. 

5  Be  Thou  my  guide  in  all  my  ways ; 

From  every  ill  defend; 
And  may  my  songs  of  daily  praise 
In  grateful  jo}^  ascend. 

6  May  I  in  faith  still  stronger  grow, 

While  here  I  toil  in  love  ; 
And  when  my  work  is  done  below, 
Give  me  sweet  rest  above. 

329  S.  M.— No.  3. 

T  AUNCH  out  into  the  deep, 
-^     And  brave  the  foaming  sea, 
Fold  not  thine  arms  to  slothful  sleep 
When  duty  calls  to  thee. 

2  Let  down  thy  net.  again. 
Still  hopeful  of  success^ 
Though  long  thy  toil  has  seemed  in  vain, 
The  Lord  will  richly  bless. 

.  3  Do  not  faint-hearted  say. 
Thine  is  a  dreary  lot : 
Let  life  seem  gloomy  as  it  may, 
His  goodness  falters  not. 

4  In  Jesus  put  thy  trust, 

And  thou  canst  never  fail ; 


300  DAILY   DUTY. 

His  mighty  Word  supports  the  just, 
And  that  must  e'er  prevail. 

5  Thrust  out,  then^  from  the  land, 
Let  down  thy  net  again*, 
The  work  performed  at  God's  command 
Can  never  be  in  vain. 

330  No.  51. 

A  GOD,  Thou  faithful  God, 

^     Thou  Fountain  ever-flowing, 

Without  whom  nothing  is. 

All  perfect  gifts  bestowing ; 
A  pure  and  healthy  frame 

0  give  me,  and  within 

A  conscience  free  from  blame, 
A  soul  unhurt  by  sin. 

2  And  grant  me,  Lord,  to  do. 

With  ready  heart  and  willing, 
Whate'er  Thou  shalt  command. 

My  calling  here  fulfilling, 
And  do  it  when  I  ought. 

With  all  my  strength,  and  bless 
The  work  I  thus  have  wrought. 

For  Thou  must  give  success. 

3  And  let  me  promise  naught 

But  I  can  keep  it  truly. 
Abstain  from  idle  words, 

And  guard  my  lips  still  duly ; 
And  grant,  when  in  my  place 

1  must  and  ought  to  speak. 
My  words  due  power  and  grace, 

Nor  let  me  wound  the  weak. 


DAILY   DUTY.  301 

If  dangers  gather  round, 

Still  keep  me  calm  and  fearless ; 
Help  me  to  bear  the  cross, 

When  life  is  dark  and  cheerless ; 
To  overcome  my  foe 

With  words  and  actions  kind  ; 
When  counsel  I  would  know, 

Good  counsel  let  me  find. 

And  let  me  be  with  all 

In  peace  and  friendship  living, 
As  far  as  Christians  may ; 

And  if  Thou  aught  art  giving 
Of  wealth  and  honors  fair, 

O  this  refuse  me  not. 
That  nought  be  mingled  there 

Of  goods  unjustly  got. 

And  if  a  longer  life 

Be  here  on  earth  decreed  me. 
And  Thou  through  many  a  strife 

To  ripe  old  age  wilt  lead  me, 
Thy  patience  in  me  shed. 

Avert  all  sin  and  shame. 
And  crown  my  hoary  head 

With  pure  untarnished  fame. 

Let  nothing  here  on  earth 

Me  from  my  Savior  sever; 
And  when  I  die,  O  take 

My  soul  to  Thee  forever ; 
And  let  my  body  have 

A  little  place  to  sleep 
Beside  my  kindred's  grave, 

And  o'er  it  vigil  keep. 


S02  DAILY   DUTY. 

8  And  when  the  Day  is  come, 

And  all  the  dead  are  waking, 
O  reach  me  down  Thy  hand, 

Thyself  my  slumbers  breaking ; 
Then  let  me  hear  Thy  voice, 

And  change  this  earthly  frame, 
And  bid  me  aye  rejoice 

With  those  who  love  Tliv  name. 


331  C.  M— No.  2. 

GOD  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  Fathers  led ! 


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2  To  Thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise. 

To  Thee  address  our  praj^er ; 
And  in  Thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide, 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  O  spread  Thy  cov'ring  wings  around. 

Till  all  our  wand'rings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peaoe ! 

5  To  Thee,  as  to  our  cov'nant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign ; 
And  thankful  own  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have  is  Thine. 


THE  MINISTRY.  303 

Oo2  (On  a  Journey.)       L.  M.— No.  1. 

TN  God's  name  let  us  on  our  way  I 
-•-    The  Father's  help  and  grace  we  pray ; 
His  love  shall  guard  us  round  about 
From  foes  within  and  harms  without. 

2  And  Christ,  he  Thou  our  Friend  and  Guide, 
Through  all  our  wanderings  at  our  side, 
Help  us  all  evil  to  withstand 

That  wars  against  Thy  least  command. 

3  The  Holy  Spirit,  day  by  day, 
With  needful  gifts  attend  our  way, 

"With  hope  and  strength  when  dark  our  road. 
And  bring  us  home  again  in  God ! 


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THE  MINISTRY. 

333  L.  M.-No.  1. 

,F  Zion's  honor  angels  sing! 
In  Zion  Christ  alone  is  King ; 
In  grace  He  rules  with  gentle  sway. 
And  leads  her  heavenward,  day  by  day. 

2  And  Zion  knows  no  other  Lord, 
But  cleaves  alone  to  His  pure  Word : 
To  her  suffices:  "  Jesus  saith ! " — 
This  is  her  source  and  rule  of  faith. 

3  To  her  He  gave  the  Power  of  Keys, 
To  bind  and  loose  as  He  decrees  ; 
Through  her  He  wishes  sins  forgiven, 
And  sinners  made  fit  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Hence  He  apostles,  prophets,  sent 
To  her,  with  Word  and  Sacrament — 


304  THE  MINISTRY. 

And  He  gives  servants  of  the  Word, 

To  serve  the  Church  and  Christ,  her  Lord. 

5  God  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Adored  by  all  the  heavenly  host, 
We  bow  in  Zion  at  Thy  throne, — 
No  other  God  and  Lord  we  own. 


No.  10. 


334 

"TATHER  !  be  Thy  blessing  shed 
■^      On  Thy  chosen  servant's  head  ; 
Savior !  needed  grace  impart 
To  sustain  and  keep  his  heart ; 
Holy  Spirit!  with  Thy  fire 
Touch  his  lips,  his  soul  inspire, 
That  Thy  Truth  through  him  be  told 
Fearlessly  to  young  and  old. 

2  Seal,  this  day,  the  tows  that  hold 
Flock  and  shepherd  in  one  fold. 
May  he  Jesus'  mandates  keep, 

*'  Feed  my  lambs "  and  "  Feed  my  sheep!  " 
By  Thee  to  Thy  people  sent 
With  Thy  Word  and  Sacrament, 
INIay  he  so  proclaim  the  Word 
That  who  hear  him  hear  Thee,  Lord. 

3  In  Thy  vineyard  called  to  toil, 
Wisely  may  he  search  the  soil : 
Sinners  may  he  love  and  win. 
While  he  hates  and  brands  the  sin. 
Give  him  boldness  for  the  right, 
Give  lum  meekness  in  the  fight. 
Teach  him  zeal  and  care  to  blend, 
Give  him  patience  to  the  end. 


THE   MINISTRY.  305 


Grant  him,  in  his  charge,  to  find 
Lis'ting  ear  and  fervent  mind, 
Helpful  counsels,  deepening  j^eace, 
Earnest  life,  and  glad  increase ; 
May  they,  by  each  other  led, 
Orow  to  one  in  Christ  their  head, 
And,  at  last,  together  he 
Ripe  for  heaven  and  meet  for  Thee  ! 


335  S,  M.— No,  3, 

OW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 


H' 


2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 
"  Zion,  behold  Thy  Savior — King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
That  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight ! 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 
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306  THE  MINISTRY. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad : 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Savior  and  their  God. 

336  L.  M.— No.  1. 

c  c  VE  Christian  heralds,  go  proclaim 

-*•     Salvation  in  Immanuel's  name ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there." 

2  Go  with  His  Word  and  Sacrament, 
And  in  His  name  spend  and  be  spent ; 
You  bring  Immanuel's  saving  grace 
Unto  a  lost  and  dying  race. 

3  From  out  the  depths  of  open  grave 
Their  need  cries  loudly :  Help,  O  save  ! 
Go  then,  and  toil  while  yet  'tis  day  ; 
He,  whom  you  serve,  attends  your  way. 

337  L.  M.— No.  1. 
A  POUR  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high! 

^     Lord,  Thine  appointed  servants  bless; 
Thy  promised  power  to  each  supply. 

And  clothe  Thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart. 

Firmness  and  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  Thy  people  on  their  heart. 
And  love  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  love ; 

3  To  watch,  and  pray,  and  never  faint ; 

By  day  and  night  their  guard  to  keep ; 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint. 

Protect  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 


THE  CHRISTIAN   HOUSEHOLD.  307 

4  And  when  their  work  is  finished  here, 
Let  them  in  hope  their  charge  resign ; 
Before  the  throne  with  joy  appear, 
And  there  with  endless  glory  shine. 

338  L.  M.— No.  1. 

T  ORD,  cause  Thy  face  on  us  to  shine, 
-^    Give  us  Thy  peace,  and  seal  us  Thine  ; 
Teach  us  to  prize  the  means  of  grace, 
And  love  Thine  earthly  dwelling-place. 


2  One  is  our  faith,  and  one  our  Lord  ; 
One  body,  Spirit,  hope,  reward : 
May  we  in  one  communion  be 

One  with  each  other,  one  with  Thee. 

3  Bless  all  whose  voice  salvation  brings, 
AVho  minister  in  holy  things ; 

Our  pastors,  elders,  deacons,  bless  ; 
Clothe  them  with  zeal  and  righteousness : 

4  Let  many  in  the  judgment-day, 
Turned  from  the  error  of  their  way. 

Their  hope,  their  joy,  their  crown  appear : — 
Save  those  who  preach,  and  those  who  hear. 


THE  CHRLSTIAN  HOUSEHOLD. 

339  No.  45. 

JESUS  Christ,  how  bright  and  fair 
The  state  of  holy  marriage,  where 
Thy  blessing  rich  is  given ! 
What  gracious  gifts  Thou  dost  bestow, 


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308  THE  CHRISTIAN   HOUSEHOLD. 

What  streams  of  bounty  ever  flow 

Down  from  Thy  holy  heaven, 
When  they  ||  Obey 
Thee,  Lord,  ever,  ||  Leave  Thee  never, 

Who,  troth-phghted. 

In  one  Ufe  have  been  united ! 

2  When  man  and  wife  are  mated  well, 
In  harmony  together  dwell 

In  chaste  and  faithful  union. 
Then  grows  their  fortune  with  their  love, 
And  angel  visitants  above 

Eejoice  at  such  communion ; 
No  storm,  ||  No  worm 
Can  destroy  that,  |1  Can  e'er  gnaw  that, 

Which  God  giveth 

To  the  pair  that  in  Him  liveth. 

3  Be  of  good  cheer,  it  was  not  we 
Who  first  this  order  did  decree; 

It  was  a  higher  Father, 
Who  loved  and  loveth  us  for  aye. 
And  from  whose  lips,  when  grieved,  each  day 

We  friendly  counsel  gather ; 
Good  end  ||  He'll  send 
To  our  doing  ||  and  pursuing. 

Wisely  guiding 

All  our  planning  and  providing. 

4  A  time  will  come,  it  cannot  fail, 
AVhen  we  'neath  trials  sore  shall  quail, 

And  tears  be  freely  flowing ; 
To  him  who  bears  it  patiently, 
By  God's  grace  shall  His  sorrow  be 

Turned  into  joy  o'erflowing. 


THE   CHRISTIAN    HOUSEHOLD.  309 

Waive  care,  H  AVait,  bear ; 
He  is  near  thee,  ||  Who  can  cheer  thee, 
For  th}^  sadness 
He  will  give  thee  oil  of  gladness. 

5  Come  hither  then,  my  King  so  bless'd  ! 
In  trials  guide,  in  pain  give  rest, 

In  anxious  times  relieving ! 
To  Thee  we  shall  ascribe  the  praise, 
Our  hearts  and  voices  we  shall  raise 

In  one  loud  song,  thanks  giving, 
Till  we  11  With  Thee 
Shall  be  dwelling,  ||  And  there  telling 

Thy  praise  ever, 

Nevermore  from  Thee  to  sever. 


340  L.  M.— No.  1. 

Triune  God,  Thy  blessing  great 
Rest  on  our  households,  Church  and  State, 
And  all  the  godly  work  and  worth. 
That  flows  from  them  to  bless  the  earth. 


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Bless  Thou  our  household  praise  and  prayer, 
And  sanctify  domestic  care  ; 
To  hearths  and  homes  grant  Thou  Thy  grace, 
That  home  become  a  hallowed  place. 

Bless  us  with  schools  wherein  are  led 
Thy  lambs  on  pastures  green,  and  fed 
With  bread  of   life,  so  freely  given, 
That  they  be  reared  as  heirs  of  heaven. 

Bless  Thou  the  Word  to  young  and  old ; 
Bless,  Lord,  the  Church,  Thy  chosen  fold, 
And  him  who  cares  in  heavenly  things, 
To  us  and  ours  Thv  blessing  brings. 


310  THE   CHRISTIAX    HOUSEHOLD. 


A^ 


341  C.  M.— No.  2. 

T  Cana,  Lord,  Thou  didst  appear 
To  grace  a  marriage  feast ; 
We  ask  Thee  Hkewise  to  be  here, 
And  be  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  wedded  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  pUghted  hands; 

Their  union  with  Thy  favor  crown, 

And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3  AVith  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ! 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

That  they,  with  Christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light. 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  prayer  and  faith  and  hope  ; 
And  see  with  joy  a  godly  seed 
To  build  their  household  up. 

6  On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here, 

O  make  Thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 

342  L.  M.— No.  1. 

TO  Thee,  our  fathers'  God,  we  bow  ! 
Seal  Thou  in  heaven  the  marriage  vow, 
Made  in  Thj^  name  and  holy  fear. 
That  in  Thy. grace  it  prove  sincere. 


THE  CHRISTIAN   HOUSEHOLD.  311 

2  Attend  Thou^  Lord,  their  steps  through  life 
Whom  Thou  in  love  niad'st  man  and  wife; 
Be  Thou  their  honored  Gnest  and  Guide, 
That  they  be  blest,  whate'er  betide- 

3  And  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  1 

Keep  Thou  their  liearts  in  Christian  love ; 
Attune  their  souls  to  worship  Thee, 
And  Thy  sweet  peace  their  comfort  be, 

4  0  Triune  God,  to  Thee  we  bow! 

Seal  Thou  in  heaven  the  marriage  vow ; 
Thy  grace  sustain  Thy  servants  here, 
And  may  they  praise  Thee  ever  there. 


343  L.  M.— :n^o.  1. 

HOLY  state  is  wedded  life 
And  blest,  where  God  joins  man  and  wife: 
A  type  of  Jesus  and  His  Bride, 
Beloved  and  honored  at  His  side. 


A 


2  Where  manly  worth  and  gentle  grace 
In  godliness  keep  step  apace, 

There  wedded  love  grows  never  stale, 
Nor  heaven's  blessings  ever  fail. 

3  Where  by  the  Word  the  Lord  is  Guest, 
And  all  through  faith  and  prayer  is  blest, 
There  with  God's  grace  will  all  be  filled. 
And  God  Himself  that  house  will  build. 

4  The  skillful  hand  and  stronger  arm. 
Still  plied  with  zeal  and  ardor  warm, 
With  watchful  eye  and  frugal  care, 
Full  soon  a  competence  prepare. 


312  THE   CHRISTIAN    HOUSEHOLD. 

5  This  chaste  estate  of  Paradise^ 
Is  left  to  man  below  the  skies ; 
Prolific  harl)inger  of  good, 
Perennial  fount  of  brotherhood: 

6  From  this  all  stations  emanate, 

The  Home,  the  Cliurch,  and  Powers  of  State; 
Blest  nursery  of  virtuous  worth, 
Be  thou  held  sacred  still  on  earth  I 


344  L.  M.-No.  1. 

BLEST  the  house,  whate'er  befall, 
Where  Jesus  Christ  is  All  in  all ; 
Yea,  if  He  were  not  dwelling  there. 
How  poor  and  dark  and  void  it  were  f 


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2  O  blest  that  hause  where  faith  ye  find. 
And  all  within  have  set  their  mind 

To  trust  their  God  and  serve  Him  still,, 
And  do  in  all  His  holy  wilL 

3  O  blest  the  parents  who  give  heed 
Unto  their  children's  foremost  need, 
And  weary  not  of  care  or  cost : 

To  them  and  heaven  shall  none  be  lost. 

4  Blest  such  a  house,  it  prospers  well, 
In  peace  and  joy  the  parents  dwell, 
And  in  their  children's  lot  is  shown 
How  richly  God  can  bless  His  own. 

5  Then  here  Avill  I  and  mine  to-day 
A  solemn  cov'nant  make  and  say : 
Though  all  the  world  forsake  Thy  Word, 
I  and  mv  house  will  serve  the  Lord. 


THE  CHRISTIAN   HOUSEHOLD  313 

354  8s.7s.— No.  5, 

O  AVIOR  !  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
^  With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share. 

2  Here  our  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm ; 
There  we  know  them,  Lord,  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey  ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving. 

Keep  them  all  life's  dang'rous  way. 

4  Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal, 

Let  them  find  a  resting  place, 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

346  C.  M.— No.  2. 

nnHOU,  who  a  tender  Parent  art, 
-*-     Regard  a  parent's  plea ; 
Our  off"  spring  with  a  parent's  heart 
We,  Lord,  commend  to  Thee. 

2  Our  children  are  our  greatest  care, 

A  charge  which  Thou  hast  given; 
In  all  Thy  graces  let  them  share, 
And  all  the  joys  of  heaven. 

3  If  a  centurion  could  succeed, 

Who  for  his  servant  cried, 
O  grant  us  faith  like  his  to  plead 
For  those  more  near  allied. 


314  THE  CHRISTIAN  HOUSEHOLD. 

4  On  us  Thou  has  bestowed  Thy  grace, 

And  ours,  as  Father  kind, 
And  heaven  is  our  dwelhng  place; 
O  leave  not  one  behind ! 

5  By  Thee  blest,  let  us  live  below 

The  remnant  of  our  days. 
And  when  to  brighter  worlds  we  go, 
Give  Thee  united  praise. 

347  L.  M.— No.  1. 

A   LITTLE  child,  the  Savior  came, 
-^^    The  mighty  God  was  still  His  name ; 
And  angels  worshiped  as  He  lay. 
The  seeming  infant  of  a  day. 

2  He  who  was  once  a  little  child 
Saved  children,  too,  by  sin  defiled. 
And  still  proclaims  the  message  free  : 
Let  little  children  come  to  Me. 

3  We  bring,  at  Thy  beloved  behest. 
Thy  heirs  in  Holy  Baptism  blest, 
Through  Christian  nurture,  faith,  and  prayer, 
That  they  may  all  Thy  blessings  share. 

4  0  give  Thine  angels  charge,  good  Lord! 
To  keep  them  in  Thy  way  and  "Word  ; 
Be  throughout  life  Thy  blessings  given, 
And  in  the  end  take  them  to  heaven. 


348 


OHEFHERD  of  tender  youth, 
^     Guiding  in  love  and  truth, 

Through  all  their  ways ; 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
^Ye  come  Thy  name  to  sing, 


No.  71. 


349 


THE   CHRISTIAN   HOUSEHOLD.  315 

And  here  our  children  bring 
To  join  Thy  praise. 

2  Ever  be  near  our  side, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 

Our  Staff  and  Song : 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thine  enduring  Word, 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod, 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

3  So  now  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing: 
Let  all  thy  holy  throng, 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King ! 


OEEING  I  am  Jesus'  lamb, 
^    Ever  glad  at  heart  I  am 
O'er  my  Shepherd  kind  and  good. 
Who  provides  me  daily  food. 
And  His  lamb  by  name  doth  call, 
For  He  knows  and  loves  us  all. 

2  Guided  by  His  gentle  staff 
Where  the  sunny  pastures  laugh, 
I  go  in  and  out  and  feed. 
Lacking  nothing  that  I  need  ; 
When  I  thirst,  my  feet  He  brings 
To  the  fresh  and  living  springs. 

3  Must  I  not  rejoice  at  this. 
He  is  mine  and  I  am  His, 


No.  9. 


316  THE  CHRISTIAN   HOUSEHOLD. 

And  when  these  bright  days  are  past 
Safely  in  His  arms  at  last 
He  will  bear  me  home  to  heaven ; 
Ah  !  what  joy  hath  Jesus  given. 


350 


No.  9. 


TESIJiS,  Master,  whose  I  am, 
^     Purchased  Thine  alone  to  be, 
By  Thy  blood,  O  spotless  Lamb ! 

Shed  so  willingly  for  me ; 
Let  my  heart  be  all  Thine  own, 
Let  me  live  to  Thee  alone. 

2  Jesus,  Master,  I  am  Thine ! 

Keep  me  faithful,  keep  me  near, 
Let  Thy  presence  in  me  shine, 

All  my  homeward  way  to  cheer. 
Jesus,  at  Thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Oh !  be  Thou  my  All-in-all. 

351  No.  9. 

JESUS,  when  a  little  child, 
"    Taught  us  what  we  ought  to  be ; 
Holy,  harmless,  undefiled, 

Was  the  Savior's  infancy ; 
All  the  Father's  glory  shone 
In  the  person  of  Plis  Son. 

2  As  in  age  and  strength  He  grew, 

Heavenly  wisdom  filled  His  breast; 
Crowds  attentive  round  Him  drew, 
Wond'ring  at  their  infant  Guest ; 
Gazed  upon  His  lovely  face, 
Saw  Him  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  HOUSEHOLD.  317 

3  In  His  heavenly  Father's  house 

Jesus  spent  His  earl}'-  days  ; 
There  He  paid  His  solemn  vows, 

There  proclaimed  His  Father's  praise ; 
Thus  it  was  His  lot  to  gain 
Favor  both  with  God  and  man. 

4  Jesus,  let  me  be  Thy  child, 

Cleanse  me  with  Thy  saving  blood, 
Keep  my  footsteps  undefiled, 

Thou  my  Guide  and  highest  Good ; 
In  the  end  let  there  be  given 
Me  a  place  with  Thee  in  heaven. 

352  C.  M.— No.  2. 

1  ORD,  I  would  own  Thy  tender  care 
^    And  all  Thy  love  to  me; 
The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 
Are  all  bestowed  by  Thee. 

2  And  Thou  preservest  me  from  death 

And  dangers,  every  hour : 
I  cannot  draw  another  breath. 
Unless  Thou  give  the  power. 

3  My  health,  and  friends,  and  parents  dear, 

To  me  by  God  are  given ; 
I  have  not  any  blessings  here, 
But  what  are  sent  from  heaven. 

4  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  constant  care 

A  child  can  ne'er  repay ; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  prayer 
To  trust  Thee  and  obev. 


318  THE  CHRISTIAN   HOUSEHOLD. 

353  C.  M.—No.  2. 

LMIGHTY  Father,  heav'nly  King ! 


A^ 


Who  rules  the  world  above, 
Accept  the  tribute  children  bring 
Of  gratitude  and  love. 

2  To  Thee,  each  morning,  when  we  rise, 

Our  early  vows  we  pay ; 
And  ere  the  night  hath  closed  our  eyes, 
We  thank  Thee  for  the  day. 

3  Our  Savior,  ever  good  and  kind, 

To  us  His  Word  hath  given  ; 
That  children,  such  as  we,  may  find 
The  path  that  leads  to  heaven. 

4  0  Lord,  extend  Thy  gracious  hand 

To  guide  our  erring  youth  ; 

And  lead  us  to  that  blissful  land 

Where  dwells  eternal  truth. 

354  7s.— No.  4. 

JESUS,  Savior,  Son  of  God, 
^     Who  for  me  life's  pathway  trod, 
Who  for  me  became  a  child ; 
Make  me  humble,  meek,  and  mild. 
2  I  Thy  little  lamb  would  be, 
Jesus,  I  would  follow  Thee ; 
Samuel  was  Thy  child  of  old, 
Take  me,  too,  within  Thy  fold. 

355  C.  M.— No.  2. 

>Y  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill. 
How  fair  the  lily  grows ; 
How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose : 


B^ 


THE  CHRISTIAN   HOUSEHOLD.  319 

2  And  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
"Whose  secret  heart  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away  ; 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
May  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  O  Thou,  w^hose  infancy  was  found 

With  heavenly  rays  to  shine. 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crowned, 
Were  all  alike  divine, — 

6  Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath, 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  and  in  death, 
To  keep  us  still  Thine  own. 


m.    CHRISTIAN  LIFE  AND  HOPE. 


I.—  THE  WALK  OF  GODLINESS. 


PRAISE. 

356 

npHEE  Lord,  our  God,  we  praise, 
-^     To  Thee,  God,  thanks  we  raise, 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee, 
Father  in  eternity ; 
All  angels  and  the  heavenly  host, 
Yieing  who  may  praise  Thee  most ; 
All  Cherubim  and  Seraphim, 
Ever  tuning  the  lofty  hymn : 
"Holy  art  Thou,  our  God ! 
Holy  art  Thou,  our  God  ! 
Holy  art  Thou,  our  God! 
Jehovah  Sabaoth ! " 

2  Thy  glorious  power  and  mighty  name 
Rise  over  heaven  and  nature's  frame. 
The  holy  twelve  Apostles  all, 
The  Prophets  Thou  of  old  didst  call, 
The  martyrs  goodly  company — 
Send  up  their  hymns  of  praise  to  Thee. 
All  Christendom  with  one  accord 
Exalt  and  praise  their  common  Lord — 
Thee,  Father,  on  Thy  lofty  throne, 
Thy  well-beloved,  Only  Son, 
(320) 


PRAISE.  321 

The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
They  praise  and  honor  evermore. 

O  Christ,  to  Tiiee,  the  glorious  King, 
Eternal  Son  of  God,  we  sing. 
To  save  our  race  from  sin  forlorn 
Thou  earnest,  of  chaste  virgin  born. 
Thou  didst  endure  death's  sharpest  pain, 
And  open  heaven  for  us  again. 
As  equal  there  at  God's  right  hand 
Thou  sittest  in  supreme  command. 
Thou,  our  exalted  risen  Head, 
Wilt  be  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 

Now  help  us.  Lord,  Thy  servants  here, 
Whom  Thou  hast  saved  with  blood  so  dear, 
Let  us  have  portion  with  the  blest 
In  Thine  eternal,  glorious  rest. 
Lord  Jesus,  bless  Thine  heritage, 
And  shield  Thy  fold  from  age  to  age. 
Protect  and  nurse  Thine  own  with  care, 
Then  let  them  endless  glory  share. 

Daily,  our  God,  we'll  sing  Thy  praise. 
And  bless  Thy  name  throughout  our  days. 
Keep  us,  O  Lord,  throughout  this  day 
From  sin  and  every  evil  way: 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Lord ; 
In  all  our  need  Thy  grace  afford ; 
Thy  mercy  unto  us  e'er  show, 
It  is  our  only  hope  below. 
Dear  Lord  !  our  hopes  all  rest  in  Thee, 
Oh  !  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be.     Amen ! 
21 


322  PRAISE, 


T 


357  L.  M.— Jv^.  1. 
'HEE  we  adore,  eternal  Lord! 

We  praise  Thy  Name  with  one  accord, 
Thy  saints,  who  here  Thy  goodness  see, 
Through  all  the  world  do  worshij?  Thee. 

2  To  Thee  aloud  all  angels  cry, 

The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high  : 
Thee,  holy,  holy,  holy  King, 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  they  ever  sing. 

3  Th'  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng ; 
The  prophets  swell  th'  immortal  song ; 
The  martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  Thy  praise. 

4  From  day  to  day,  0  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  Thee  ! 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  for  evermore ! 

5  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray,       , 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day  ; 
Have  mercy.  Lord,  we  trust  in  Thee  ; 

O  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be ! 

358  C.  INL— No.  2. 
fTO  God  be  glory,  peace  on  earth, 

^     To  all  mankind  good  will ! 
We  bless,  we  praise,  we  worship  Thee, 
And  glorify  Thee  still : 

2  And  thanks  for  Thy  great  glory  give. 
That  fills  our  souls  with  light ; 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King,  the  God 
And  Father  of  all  might ! 


PRAISE.  323 

3  And  Thou,  begotten  Son  of  God 

Before  time  had  begun; 
O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
The  Father's  Only  Son : 

4  Have  mercy,  Thou  that  tak'st  the  sins 

Of  all  the  world  away ! 
Have  mercy.  Savior  of  mankind, 
And  hear  us  when  we  pray ! 

5  O  Thou,  who  sitt'st  at  God's  right  hand, 

Upon  the  Father's  throne, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  Thou,  O  Christ, 
Who  art  the  Holy  One! 

6  Thou  only,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
In  glory  of  the  Father  art 
Most  high  for  evermore. 


W 


359  No.  51. 

"OW  thank  we  all  our  God, 

With  hearts  and  hands  and  voices, 
Who  wondreus  things  has  done, 

In  whom  His  world  rejoices; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love. 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us. 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 


G' 


S24  PRAISE. 

And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 
And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 

And  free  "us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God, 

The  Father,  now  be  given, 
The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns, 

With  them  in  highest  heaven, 
The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore ; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore! 

360  L.  M.— No.  1. 

IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise ! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more^ 

3  He  built  the  earth.  He  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light; 
He  bit's  the  moon  direct  the  night: 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guiltj  and  darkness,  and  the  grave. 


PRAISE.  825 

Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Kepeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

361  No.  72. 

PRAISE  thou  the  Lord,  the  omnipotent  Monarch 
of  Glory ; 
Join  in,  my  soul,  with  the  heavenly  choir  in  their 
story ; 
Come  and  partake ; 
Psalt'ry  and  harp  also  wake : 
Sing  the  Creator's  great  glory ! 

2  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  who  e'er  ruleth  and  guideth 

all  surely ; 
Over  life's  pathway,  so  fearful.  He  leads  thee  se- 
curely ; 
Ever  He  sends 

Mercies  and  blessings  and  friends ; 
Then  from  thy  heart  thank  Him  truly. 

3  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  who  hath  fearfully,  wondrous- 

ly  made  thee. 
Health  has  vouchsafed,  and  when  heedlessly  falling 
hath  stayed  thee; 
Fainting  and  weak, 
When  not  a  word  thou  couldst  speak. 
Wings  of  His  mercy  did  shade  thee. 

4  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  who  thy  life  hath  so  visibly 

guided. 


326  PRAISE. 

Streams  of  free  grace,  in  His  Son,  for  thy  sin  hath 
provided ; 

Plain  to  thy  view, 

God,  the  Ahnighty  and  True, 
Ne'er  from  His  child  is  divided. 

5  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  and  forget  all  His  benefits 
never; 
Swell  the  loud  chorus,  ye  chosen,  till  broad  as  a 
river 
Upward  it  stream ; 
Soul,  O  forget  not  this  theme: 
Praise  Him,  O  praise  Him  forever. 

362  7s.— No.  4. 

OONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
^    Heav'n  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
"When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn. 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  He 
Captive  led^captivity. 

3  Heav'n  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day : 
God  will  make  new  heav'ns  and  earth; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No,  the  church  tielights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 


5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
.'Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice; 
Learning  here  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 


363  S.  M— No.  3. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join. 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  Plis  name 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 


0 


2  'T  is  He  iorgives  thy  sins^ 

'T  is  He  relieves  thy  pain ; 
'T  is  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

3  He  crowns  tliy  life  with  love, 

When  rescued  from  the  grave; 
He,  that  redeemed  our  souls  from  death, 
Hath  boundless  power  to  save, 

4  He  filfe  tbe  poor  with  good, 

He  gives  the  sutf' rers  rest; 
The  Lord  hath  justice  for  the  proud, 
And  mercy  for  th'  oppressed. 

5  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son, 

6  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 


0 


328  PRAISE. 

364  C.  M.— No.  2. 

LORD,  I  sing  with  mouth  and  heart,, 
Joy  of  my  soul !  to  Thee ; 
To  earth  Thy  knowledge  I  impart, 
As  it  is  known  to  me. 

2  Thou  art  the  Fount  of  grace,  I  know, 

And  Spring  so  full  and  free, 
Whence  saving  health  and  goodness  flow 
Each  day  so  lx)unteousIy. 

3  Thou  feedest  us  from  year  to  year, 

And  constant  dost  abide : 
When  danger  tills  our  hearts  with  fear. 
With  help  art  at  our  side. 

4  With  patience  dost  Thou  e'er  abide, 

Nor  long  Thine  anger  keep, 
But  castest  all  our  sins  aside 
Into  the  ocean's  deep. 

5  Our  deepest  needs  dost  Thou  supply. 

Thou  giv'st  what  lasts  for  aye, 
Thou  lead'st  us  to  our  home  on  high. 
When  hence  we  pass  away. 

6  Then  up,  my  heart,  rejoice  and  sing, 

A  cheerful  trust  maintain  I 
For  God,  the  Source  of  ev'rything. 
Thy  portion  will  remain. 

365  No.  20. 
QING  praise  to  God  who  reigns  above, 

^    The  God  ^oi  all  creation, 
The  God  of  power,  the  God  of  love. 
The  God  of  our  salvation ; 


PRAISE.  329 

With  healing  balm  my  soul  He  fills, 
And  every  pain  and  sorrow  stills; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

The  angel  host,  O  Khig  of  kings, 

Thy  praise  forever  telling, 
In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things 

Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 
Adore  the  wisdom  which  could  span, 
And  power  which  formed  Creation's  plan  ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

What  God's  almighty  power  hath  made, 

His  gracious  mercy  keepeth  ; 
By  morning  glow  or  evening  shade 

His  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth  ; 
Within  the  kingdom  of  His  might, 
Lo,  all  is  just  and  all  is  right; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

I  cried  to  God  in  my  distress  ; 

His  mercy  heard  my  calling ; 
My  Savior  saw  my  helplessness, 

And  kept  my  feet  from  falling  ; 
For  this,  Lord,  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee ; 
Praise  God,  I  say,  praise  God  with  me! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 


5  When  every  earthly  hope  has  flown 
From  sorrow's  sons  and  daughters, 
Our  Father,  from  His  heavenly  throne. 

Beholds  the  troubled  waters ; 
And  at  His  Word  the  storm  is  stayed. 
Which  made  His  children's  hearts  afraid; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory  I 


330  PRAISE. 

6  Thus  all  my  pilgrim  way  along, 

I  sing  aloud  Thy  praises, 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises; 
Be  joyous  in  the  Lord,  my  heart! 
Both  soul  and  body,  bear  your  part : 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

366  No.  9. 

p  OD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace ! 

^     Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face ; 

Shine  upon  us,  Savior,  shine ; 

Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine, 

And  Thy  saving  health  extend 

Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord ! 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored ; 

Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 
Glory  to  th'  eternal  King ; 
At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord ! 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford; 
God  to  man  His  blessing  give  ; 
Man  to  God  devoted  live; 

All  below  and  all  above 
One  in  joy,  in  light,  in  love, 

367  S.  M.— No.  3. 

"Y  soul,  repeat  His  praise 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 


M 


331 


2  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

3  His  grace  subdues  our  sins, 

And  His  forgiving  love 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

4  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  who  fear  His  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower! 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

6  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

368  L.  M.— No.  1. 

A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
-^    And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
He  justly  clftims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  free ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall. 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate. 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  great! 


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3  Though  num'rous  hosts  of  mighty  foes' 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  Avay  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving-kindness,  O  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 

His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good. 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  have  Him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 
And  sing  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 


369  C.  M.— No.  2. 

HEN  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys. 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  w^onder,  love,  and  praise. 


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2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 
Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 


CALE  TO   ©RACE,   AC.  333 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  Ten  thousand,  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart. 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  Thee 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise  ; 
But,  oh !  eternity  's  too  short 
To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 


CALL  TO  GRACE  AND  ADMONITION  TO 
HOLINESS. 

370  S.  M.— No.  3. 

n  RACE !  't  is  a  charming  sound, 
^     Harmonious  to  the  ear  ! 
Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 


334  CALL   TO  GRACE,   &C. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heav'nly  road ; 
And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  cro^-n, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  laj^s  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

371  L.  M.— No.  1. 

"ARK !  't  is  the  Savior's  voice  I  hear, 
Come,  trembhng  soul,  dispel  thy  fear! 
He  saith,  and  who  His  Word  can  doubt? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 


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2  Doth  Satan  fill  you  with  dismay, 
And  tell  you,  Christ  will  cast  away? 
It  is  a  truth,  why  should  you  doubt? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 

3  Doth  sin  appear  before  your  view 
Of  scarlet  or  of  crimson  hue? 

If  black  as  hell,  why  should  you  doubt? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

4  The  publican  and  dying  thief 
Applied  to  Christ  and  found  relief; 
Nor  need  you  entertain  a  doubt : 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

5  Approach  your  God,  make  no  delay, 
He  waits  to  welcome  you  to-day ; 
His  mercy  trust,  nor  longer  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 


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CALL  TO  GRACE,   &C.  335 

372  C.  M.— No.  2. 

'HE  Savior  calls  ;  let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound  : 
Ye  doubting  souls !  dismiss  your  fear ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow  ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart. 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain : 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  wand'rers!  come,  't  is  mercy's  voice, 

The  gracious  call  obey ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys: 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Savior!  draw  reluctant  hearts; 

To  Thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  Thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 

373  L.  M.— No.  1. 

T>EHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door! 

^  He  gently  knocks— has  knocked  before, 

Has  waited  long — is  waiting  still : 

You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  0  lovely  attitude,  He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands! 
O  matchless  kindness!  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes ! 


336  CALL   TO   GRACE,    &C. 

3  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed? 
He  will;  the  very  friend  you  need; 
The  Friend  of  sinners — yes,  't  is  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Admit  Him,  lest  His  anger  burn, 
And  He,  departing,  ne'er  return ; 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand 
You'll  at  His  door  rejected  stand. 

374  7s.— No. 

OINNERS  turn;  why  will  you  die? 
^    God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why ; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give. 
Made  you  with  Himself  to  live. 

2  Sinners  turn;  why  will  you  die? 
God,  your  Savior,  asks  you  why; 
God,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  Himself  that  you  might  live. 

3  Will  you  let  Him  die  in  vain? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  you  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  you  slight  His  grace,  and  die? 

4  Sinners  turn ;  why  will  you  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why ; 
He  who  all  your  lives  has  striv'n 
To  direct  your  souls  to  heaven. 

5  Will  you  not  His  grace  receive? 
Will  you  still  refuse  to  live? 

O  you  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  you  grieve  your  God  and  die? 


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€AL1.  TO  URACE,   &C.  337 

7s— No.  4. 


pOME,  says  Jesus^  sacred  voice, 

^  Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice; 

I  will  guide  you  to  your  home ; 

Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come. 

2  Hither  come,  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  ilows  for  every  wound. 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

376  L.  M.— No.  1, 

"DETURN,  O  wanderer,  return, 
^^    And  sfeek  an  injured  Father's  face ; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern. 

His  hand  shall  heal  thy  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Savior  bids  thy  spirit  live; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  oan  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear: 
'T  is  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'T  is  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 
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338  CALL   TO    GRACE,    &C, 


377  L.  M.— No.  I. 

ASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise, 
And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise. 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  w^on. 


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2  O  hasten  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run, 

3  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn. 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

378  No.  31. 

"PkELAY  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw  near, 
^    The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee : 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Savior  is  here ; 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not,  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  opened;  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  His  pardoning  blood? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  His  sad  flight, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  vale  of  eternity's  night. 


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CALL   TO   GRACE,    ilC.  339 

379  No.  29. 

PiO]ME  to  Calv'rv's  holy  mountain, 
^     Sinners,  ruined  by  the  fall : 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all, 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  our  Savior  died. 

Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 
Wounded,  imjiotent  and  blind ; 

Here  the  guilty  free  remission. 
Here  the  troubled  peace  may  tind ; 

Health  this  fountain  will  restore : 

He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

He  that  drinks  shall  live  forever; 

'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood  ; 
God  is  faithful ;  God  will  never 

Break  the  covenant  of  His  blood. 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  Avhen  He  was  glorified. 

S.  M.— Xo.  3. 
nPHE  spirit  in  our  hearts 
^     Is  whisp'ring,  "  Sinners,  come!  " 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  'Tome !  " 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 
To  all  about  him,  "  Come !  " 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness. 
To  Christ  the  fountain  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 
O  let  him  freely  come, 


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340  CHRISTIAN    RESOLVE   AND   HOLINESS. 

And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life, 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come  :  " 
Lord,  even  so ;  we  wait  Thine  hour; 
O  bleet  Redeemer,  come. 


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381  S.  M.— No.  3. 

ND  shall  we  still  be  slaves, 
And  in  our  fetters  lie. 
When  summoned  by  a  voice  divine 
T'  assert  our  liberty  ? 

2  Did  Christ  the  Savior  bleed, 
Our  freedom  to  obtain  ? 

And  shall  we  trample  on  His  blood, 
And  glory  in  our  chain? 

3  Shall  we  go  on  in  sin, 
Because  His  grace  abounds ; 

Or  crucify  the  Lord  again. 
And  open  all  His  wounds? 

4  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  I 
Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said 

That  those,  for  whom  Thy  Son  has  died. 
In  vice  are  lost  and  dead. 


382  C.  M.— No.  2. 

Mia  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  ? 


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CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE   AND  HOLINESS.  341 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease, 
When  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage.  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die  ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar 
With  faith's  discerning  eye. 

C  AVhen  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  Thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  vict'ry  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

383  L.  M.— No.  1. 

fTHE  Spirit's  fruits  are  peace  and  love, 
-^      And  purity  from  heaven  above ; 
Grace,  meekness,  gentleness,  and  joy. 
With  goodness,  new-born  lives  employ. 


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The  Spirit  makes  life's  pathway  plain, 
Imparts  the  grace  that  will  sustain ; 
And  grace  its  work  in  those  will  show, 
Who  truly  to  the  Spirit  sow. 


342  CHRISTIAN    RESOLVE   AND   HOLINESS. 

3  They  that  are  Christ's  have  crucified 
Their  flesh  with  all  its  lusts  and  pride, 
And  seek  in  truth  what  they  profess, 
And  walk  the  paths  of  holiness. 

4  Lord,  fill  with  grace  our  wayward  heart, 
Nor  let  Thy  [Spirit  from  us  part; 

O  save  us  from  still  hidden  sin, 
And  form  our  nature  pure  within : 

6  That  watchful,  prayerful,  sober,  strong. 
We  grow  the  more  as  strifes  prolong, 
And  of  the  Spirit  reap  at  last 
Eternal  life,  when  strife  is  past. 

384  No.  9. 

0  to  dark  Gethseniane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power. 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see. 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall. 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned  ; 

O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall! 

O  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained ! 
Shun  not  suff'ring,  shame,  or  loss. 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calv'ry's  mournful  mountain  climb. 
There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 

Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete : 
"  It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry: 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 


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CHRISTIAN   EESOLYE   AND    HOLINESS.  343 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  t-omb, 

Where  they  hiid  His  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom, 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away  ? 
Christ  is  ris'n  ;  he  meets  our  ejesl 
Savior,  teach  us  so  to  rise, 

385  C.  M— No.  2. 
■PATHER  of  all  our  mercies,  Thou 

-*-      In  whom  we  move  and  live, 
Hear  us  in  heav'n.  Thy  dwelhng,  now, 
And  answer  and  forgive. 

2  W^hen,  harassed  by  ten  thousand  foes, 

Our  helplessness  we  feel, 

'0  give  the  weary  soul  repose. 

The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  When  dire  temptations  gather  round, 

And  threaten  or  allure, 
By  storm  or  calm,  in  Thee  be  found 
A  refuge  strong  and  sure. 

4  From  day  to  da^^  O  may  we  grow 

In  faith,  in  hope,  and  love. 
And  walk  in  holiness  below 
To  holiness  above. 

386  S.  M.— No.  3, 
fTHE  man  is  -ever  lalessed, 

-^     W^ho  shuns  the  sinners  ways ; 
Amongst  their  counsels  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place  : 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  delight, 


344  CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE  AND   HOLINESS. 

Amidst  the  labors  of  the  day 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  hke  a  tree  shall  thrive^ 

With  waters  near  the  root  r 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  His  name  shall  live. 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race  : 

They  no  such  blessings  find  ; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chafT 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment-seat. 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows  and  He  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 


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387  No.  9. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One,, 
As  by  the  celestial  host. 

Let  Thy  will  on  earth  be  done  : 
Praise  by  all  to  Thee  be  giv'n, 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

2  That  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

INIay  to  Thy  great  glory  live, 
All  my  actions  sanctify. 

All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive  ; 


CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE  AND  HOLINESS.  845 

Claim  me,  for  Thy  service  claim 
All  I  have  and  all  I  am. 


Take  my  mem'ry,  mind,  and  will, 
All  ni}^  goods  and  all  my  hours. 

All  I  know  and  all  I  feel ; 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do  ; 
Take  my  heart — but  make  it  new ! 

4  Now,  O  God,  Thine  own  I  am  ; 

Now  I  give  Thee  back  Thine  own ; 
Freedom,  friends,  and  health  and  fame. 

Consecrate  to  Thee  alone  ; 
Thine  I  live,  thrice  happy  1 1 
Happier  still  if  Thine  I  die. 

388  L.  M.— No.  1. 

"DLEST  Jesus,  while  Thy  grace  I  sing, 
^     What  grateful  tribute  shall  I  bring, 
That  earth  and  heaven  and  all  may  see 
My  love  to  Him  who  died  for  me  ? 

2  That  off'ring.  Lord,  Thy  word  hath  taught, 
Nor  be  Thy  new  command  forgot, 
That,  if  their  Master's  death  can  move, 
Thy  servants  should  each  other  love. 


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389  L.  M.— No.  1. 

[/"HEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay. 

What  were  His  works  from  day  to  day. 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
Which  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  Thy  steps  pursue: 


346  CHRISTIAN    RESOLVE    AND    HOLINESS. 

Let  alms  bestowed,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives, 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives  : 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank. 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 

4  But  he  who  marks  from  day  to  day 
In  gen'rous  acts  his  radiant  way, 
The  same  path  treads  the  Savior  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 


390  C.  M.— No.  2. 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace ! 
^     Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum, 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt? 


2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  Thou  exalted  shine : 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  Thine  ? 

3  But  Thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  Thy  grace. 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  Thy  Father's  face 

4  In  them  Thou  may'st  be  clothed  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheered  ; 

And  in  their  accents  of  distress 

My  Savior's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love. 

We  in  Thy  poor  would  see ; 


CHRISTIAN    RESOLVE   AND   HOLINESS.  347 

O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread  * 

Than  keep  it  back  from  Thee. 


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391  No.  73. 

xlY  we  Thy  precepts,  Lord,  fulfill. 

And  do  on  earth  our  Father's  will, 
As  angels  do  above: 
Still  walk  in  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
AVith  all  Thy  children,  and  obey 
The  law  of  Christian  love. 

2  So  may  we  join  Thy  name  to  bless, 
Thy  grace  adore,  Thy  power  confess, 

From  sin  and  strife  to  flee: 
One  is  our  calling,  one  our  name. 
The  end  of  all  our  hopes  the  same, 

A  crown  of  life  with  Thee. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  of  love,  and  peace, 
Unite  our  hearts,  our  joy  increase. 

Thy  gracious  help  supply  : 
To  each  of  us  the  blessing  give. 
In  Christian  fellowship  to  live. 

In  joyful  hope  to  die. 


392  S.  M.— No. 

O,  what  a  pleasing  sight 
Are  brethren  that  agree ! 
How  blest  are  all  whose  hearts  unite 
In  bonds  of  piety ! 


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2  From  those  celestial  springs 
Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 
As  no  increase  of  riches  brings, 
Nor  honors  can  bestow. 


348  CHRISTIAN    RESOLVE   AND   HOLINESS. 

3  All  in  their  stations  move, 

And  each  performs  his  part, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Formed  for  the  purest  joys, 

By  one  desire  possessed. 
One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs, 
To  make  each  other  blest. 

5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 

Where  such  affections  meet; 
While  praise  devout,  and  mingled  pray'rs. 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  'Tis  the  same  pleasure  fills 

The  breast  in  worlds  above, 
Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distills. 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

393  8s.  7s.— No.  5. 

TIE  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping, 
^^    Sowing  precious  seed  in  love, 
Never  tiring,  never  sleeping, 
Findeth  blessing  from  above. 

2  Soft  descend  the  dews  from  heaven, 

Bright  the  rays  celestial  shine ; 
Precious  fruits  will  then  be  given 
Through  an  influence  all  divine. 

3  Sow  thy  seed,  be  never  weary, 

Let  no  fears  thy  soul  annoy ; 
•    Be  the  prospect  ne'er  so  dreary. 
Thou  shalt  reap  the  fruits  in  joy. 


CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE  AND   HOLINESS.  3-U) 

4  God  but  uses  thee  as  sower, 
Puts  the  seed  into  thy  hand; 
Sow  thou  then,  let  Him  be  Mower, 
Till  thou  reap  in  fatherland. 


G" 


394  L.  M.-XO.  1. 

_0,  labor  on ;  spend  and  be  spent. 
Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will: 
It  is  the  way  the  Master  went; 
Should  not  the  servant  tread  it  still? 

2  Go,  labor  on;  'tis  not  for  naught; 

Thine  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain  ; 
Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee  not; 
The  Master  praises — what  are  men  ? 

3  Go,  labor  on ;  enough,  while  here. 

If  He  shall  praise  thee,  if  He  deign 
Thy  Avilling  heart  to  mark  and  cheer: 
No  toil  for  Him  shall  be  in  vain. 

4  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice ; 

For  toil  comes  rest,  for  exile  home ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
The  midnight  peal:  "Behold,  I  come!" 

395 

PtHRISTIAN,  seek  not  yet  repose, 
^     Cast  thy  dreams  of  ease  away, 
Thou  art  in  the  nudst  of  foes, 
Therefore  watch  and  pray. 

2  Gird  thy  heavenly  armor  on, 
Wear  it  ever,  night  and  day; 
Near  thee  lurks  the  evil  one, 
Therefore  watch  and  pray. 


No.  74. 


350  CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE   AND   HOLINESS. 

3  Listen  to  the  sorrowing  Lord, 

Him  thou  lovest  to  obey; 

It  is  He  who  speaks  the  Word, 

Therefore  watch  and  pray. 

4  'Twas  in  watching  and  in  prayer, 

Holy  men  of  olden  day 
Won  the  palms  and  crowns  they  wear; 
Therefore  watch  and  pray. 

5  Watch,  for  Thou  Thy  guard  must  keep; 

Pray,  for  God  must  speed  thy  way; 
Narrow  is  the  road  and  steep, 
Therefore  watch  and  pray. 

396  No.  61. 

P,  my  soul,  gird  thee  with  power, 
Watch  !  to  prayer  betake  thee  ; 
Lest  the  sudden  evil  hour 

Unawares  o'ertake  thee. 
Satan's  prey 
Soon  are  they. 

Who,  with  best  endeavor, 

Watch  not,  pray  not,  ever. 

2  But  first  rouse  thee,  and  awake 
From  secure  indiff 'rence ; 

Else  will  follow  in  its  wake 
Woe  without  deliv'rance. 

Take  thou  heed ! 

Utter  need, 
Death  in  sins  might  find  thee. 
Ere  thou  look  behind  thee. 

3  Wake,  arouse !  else  can  the  Lord 
Not  enlighten,  ground  thee ; 


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CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE    AXD    HOLINESS.  351 

Nor  thou  see  the  quickening  Word 
Shine  in  splendor  round  thee. 
God  demands 
Eyes  and  hands 
Open  for  the  ofters, 
He  so  richly  proffers. 

4  With  thy  watching  mingle  prayer ; 

Grace  but  rids  from  slumber. 
God  rids  thee  from  slothful  care 
And  the  weights  that  cumber ; 

Else  will  still 

Mind  and  will 
Lukewarm  praises  tender, 
And  cold  service  render. 

5  God  will  have  it  that  we  ask, 

And  it  shall  be  given ; 
Who  pray  alway,  alway  bask 
In  the  grace  of  heaven. 
Ere  they  plead 
Will  He  heed, 
Strengthen,  keep,  defend  them, 
And  deliv 'ranee  send  them. 

6  Cheer  thee  then,  my  soul!  All  must 

W^ork  for  good,  and  bless  us, 
If  we  but  in  prayerful  trust 
To  God's  Son  address  us  ; 

And  He  will 

Richly  fill, 
And  His  Spirit  send  us. 
Who  to  Him  commend  us. 

7  Let  us  watch  then,  pray,  with  heed, 

God  will  prove  our  Hearer  ; 


352  CHRISTIAN    RESOLVE   AND    HOLINESS. 

For  the  hour  of  utmost  need 
Constantly  draws  nearer. 

Saints  will  cheer, 

Sinners  fear, 
When  the  trumpet  calleth, 
Earth  in  ruins  falleth. 


397  L.  M.— No.  1. 

[ELF-righteous  souls  on  works  rely, 
And  boast  their  moral  dignity ; 
But  if  I  lisp  a  song  of  praise, 
Grace  is  the  note  my  soul  shall  raise. 


S^ 


2  'Twas  grace  that  quickened  me  when  dead, 
And  grace  my  soul  to  Jesus  led ; 

Grace  brings  me  pardon  for  my  sin — 
'Tis  grace  subdues  my  lusts  within. 

3  'Tis  grace  that  sweetens  ev'ry  cross, 
'Tis  grace  supports  in  every  loss; 
In  Jesus'  gi-ace  my  soul  is  strong — 
Grace  is  my  hope  and  Christ  my  song. 

4  'Tis  grace  defends  when  danger  's  near ; 
And  'tis  by  grace  I  persevere  ; 

'Tis  grace  constrains  my  soul  to  love — 
Free  grace  is  all  they  sing  above. 

5  Through  endless  years  of  grace  I'll  sing, 
Adore  and  bless  my  heavenly  King ; 
I'll  cast  my  crown  before  His  throne, 
Saved  by  His  sov 'reign  grace  alone. 


CHRISTIAN   KESOLVE   AND    HOLINESS.  o53 

398  No.  22. 

G^  OD  of  grace,  whose  Word  is  sure, 
'     Thou  who  keepest  truth  forever, 
That  my  trust  may  rest  secure 

On  this  ground  that  wavers  never, 
Let  Tliy  truth  be  dear  to  me, 
That  my  soul  may  faithful  be.  • 

2  Ever  true  this  word  remains: 

He  who  Christ  to  own  refuses, 
While  he  earthly  comfort  gains. 

Everlasting  comfort  loses ; 
For  the  Savior  will  not  own 
Him  before  the  Father's  throne. 

3  To  the  banner  of  the  cross 

I  fidelity  have  plighted, 
It  would  be  my  endless  loss 

If  this  solemn  vow  were  slighted ; 
Therefore  Jesus,  none  but  He, 
Shall  my  constant  watchword  be. 

4  Let  me,  till  my  latest  breath, 

Christ  confess  with  constant  meekness ; 
Let  me  faithful  be  till  death. 

Strong  in  Him  'mid  all  my  weakness ; 
Let  me  live  in  Him,  and  die 
Heir  of  mansions  in  the  sky. 

399  No.  11. 

TESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
"     All  to  leave  and  foliow  Thee ; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  All  shalt  be. 
23 


354:  CHRISTIAN    KESOLYE   AND   HOLIXESS. 

Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 
'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 

Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 
Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 

2  Haste  my  soul  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer, 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

400  C.  M.-Xo.  2. 

J)  ISE,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 
^^    By  ancient  worthies  trod  ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  eai»j 

And  in  example  live  ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds, 
Still  fresh' instruction  give. 

3  'Twas  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquered  every  foe ; 
To  His  almighty  power  and  grace 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  Thou  hast  giv'n, 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 

That  led  them  safe  to  heav'n. 


CHRISTIAX   RESOLVE  AND   HOLINESS.  855 


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401  No.  17. 

TUXG  to  the  heedless  winds, 
Or  on  the  waters  cast, 
The  martyrs'  ashes  will 

Be  gathered  at  the  last: 
And  from  that  scattered  dust, 

Around  us  and  abroad, 
Shall  spring  a  plenteous  seed 
Of  witnesses  for  God. 

Jesus  has  now  received 

Their  latest  living  breath ; 
Yet  vain  is  Satan's  boast 

Of  vict'ry  in  their  death: 
Still,  still,  though  dead,  they  speak, 

And,  triumph -tongued,  proclaim 
To  many  a  wak'ning  land 

The  one  availing  Name. 


402 


No.  32. 

VyHO  knew  no  sin  and  no  deceiving, 
' '    Has  borne  my  sin  and  my  distress; 
And  I  by  grace  in  Him  believing, 

Now  deck  me  with  His  righteousness. 
As  He  is  sinner  to  my  good. 
So  I  am  holy  through  His  blood. 

Nay  not  in  me,  self-righteous  were  it, 
On  God's  grace  rests  my  holiness ; 

He  looks  on  Christ's  atoning  merit. 
And  counts  this  as  my  righteousness: 

This  I  believe,  and  hence  my  claim. 

That  I  am  holy  in  His  name. 


356  CHRISTIAN    RESOLVE   AND    HOLINESS. 

3  In  Christ,  by  faith  then,  I  am  holy, 

In  self  though  'tis  not  yet  the  case; 
But  I  will  likewise  now  so  wholly 

Seek  e'er  in  life  to  walk  by  grace, 
That  soul  and  body  may  remain 

All  blameless  till  Christ  come  again. 

«i 

4  I  will  devote  my  everj'  member 

To  serve  in  righteousness  God's  will, 
Then  when  I  falter,  e'er  remember 

That  I  may  trust  God's  mercy  still; 
And  pray  that  God  would  guide  through  strife. 
That  I  may  lead  a  holy  life. 

5  Thus  will  I  walk,  O  God,  before  Thee, 

That  my  light  too  may  shine  alway, 
And  that  I  by  my  life  adore  Thee, 

Till  I  at  length  on  that  great  day 
In  life  and  self  shall  holy  be, 
And  wholly  perfect,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

403  C.  M.— No.  2. 

T  ORD,  it  belongs  not  to  our  care 
^    Whether  we  die  or  live ; 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  be  our  share, 
And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 

2  Christ  leads  us  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before  ; 
Whoever  to  God's  kingdom  comes. 
Must  enter  by  this  door. 

3  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  hath  made  us  meet 

Thv  blessed  face  to  see  ; 


CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE    AND    HOLINESS.  357 

For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  w-ill  Thy  glory  be  ? 

4  There  shall  we  end  our  sad  complaints, 

And  weary  sinful  days ; 
And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 
That  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

5  Our  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small. 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim  ; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  we  shall  be  with  Him. 


404  S.  M.-No. 

I  LEST  be  Thy  love,  dear  Lord, 
That  taught  us  this  sweet  way, 
Only  to  love  Thee  for  Thyself, 
And  for  that  love  obev. 


B' 


2  O  Thou,  our  soul's  chief  Hope ! 

We  to  Thy  mercy  fly  ; 
Whate'er  we  are,  Thou  canst  protect, 
Whate'er  we  need,  supply. 

3  Whether  we  sleep  or  wake, 

To  Thee  we  both  resign ; 
The  darkest  night  is  as  the  day, 
If  Thy  light  on  us  shine. 

4  Whether  we  live  or  die, 

Both  we  submit  to  Thee  ; 
In  death  we  live  as  well  as  life, 
If  Thine  in  faith  we  be. 


858  CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE   AND   HOLINESS. 


405  C.  M.— No.  2. 

Y  God,  I  love  Thee,  not  because 
I  hope  for  heav'n  thereby  ; 


M 


Kor  yet  because  who  love  Thee  not 
Must  burn  eternally. 

2  Thou,  O  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 

Upon  the  cross  embrace ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace, 

3  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless, 

And  sweat  of  agony, 
Yea,  death  itself;  and  all  for  one 
That  was  Thine  enemy. 

4  Then  why,  0  blessed  Savior,  Christ, 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well  ? 
Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heav'n, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell ; 

5  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught, 

Not^eeking  a  reward ; 
But  solely  for  Thy  love  to  me, 
0  ever-loving  Lord  ? 

6  E'en  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will  love. 

And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing, 
Alone  because  Thou  art  my  God, 
And  mv  eternal  King. 


406 

ESUS!  be  our  Guide, 
As  through  life  we  glide: 
Faithfully  in  our  behavior 
Mav  we  foUovr  Thee,  dear  Savior, 


No.  G8. 


J 


CHRISTIAN   RESOLVE   AND   HOLINESS.  359 

Lead  us  by  Thy  hand 
Through  to  fatherland. 

2  When  the  world  is  cold, 
Let  us  to  Thee  hold ; 

When  the  cup  of  sorrow  draimng. 
May  we  do  so  uncomplaining ; 
For  through  trials  we 
Find  our  way  to  Thee. 

3  When  affliction's  smart 
Anguishes  the  heart — 

Though  our  life  he  woe  and  wealvuess. 
Help  us  bear  our  cross  in  meekness; 
May  we  keep  in  mind, 
God's  a,  Father  kind. 

4  Order  Thou  our  ways, 

Lord!  through  all  our  days; 

Though  our  path  he  dark  and  cheerless, 

Jesus  with  us,  we'll  be  fearless,; 

Open,  when  life's  o'er, 

Lord !  to  us  Thy  door  i 

407  No.  22. 

EAYEXWAED  doth  our  journey  tend, 
Here  on  earth  we  are  but  strangers, 
Towards  our  promised  Land  we  wend, 

Through  a  wilderness  of  dangers ; 
Here  we  roam  a  pilgrim-band, 
Yonder  is  our  native  lancL 

2  Heavenward  sti^tch,  my  soul,  thy  wings, 
Thou  canst  claim  a  heavenl}-  nature; 
Cleave  not  to  these  earthly  things, 
Thou  canst  rest  not  in  the  creature. 


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360  CHRISTIAN    RESOLVE    AND    HOLINESS. 

Every  soul  that  God  inspires, 
Back  to  Him,  its  Source,  aspires. 

3  Heavenward  !  doth  His  Spirit  cry^ 

Oft  as  in  His  Word  I  hear  him; 
Pointing  to  the  rest  on  high, 

Where  I  shall  be  ever  near  Him. 
When  His  Word  fills  all  my  thought. 
Oft  to  heaven  my  soul  is  caught. 

4  Heavenward  still  I  long  to  haste, 

AVhen  Thy  Supper,  Lord,  is  given; 
Heavenly  strength  on  earth  I  taste, 

Feeding  on  the  Bread  of  Heaven ; 
Such  is  e'en  on  earth  our  fare, 
When  Thy  marriage  feast  we  share. 

5  Heavenward !  to  that  blessed  home 

Death  at  last  will  surely  lead  me ; 
All  my  trials  overcome, 

Christ  with  life  and  joy  will  feed  me : 
Who  Himself  hath  gone  before. 
That  we  too  might  heavenward  soar. 

6  Heavenward  I  This  shall  be  my  cry. 

While  a  pilgrim  here  I  wander, 
Passing  earth's  allurements  by 

For  the  love  of  what  is  yonder; 
Heavenward  all  my  being  tends. 
Till  in  heaven  my  journey  ends. 


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CROSS    AND    CONSOLATION.  361 

CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION. 

408  No.   75. 

^rHAT  God  does,  ever  well  is  done! 
His  will  is  just  and  holy ; 
As  He  directs  my  sands  to  run, 
.    My  spirit  shall  keep  lowly. 
He  is  my  God ;  ||  Though  sore  the  rod. 
His  care  doth  e'er  enfold  me: 
Then  may  He  guide  and  hold  me. 

What  God  does,  ever  well  is  done  I 

In  need  He  will  not  quit  me. 
In  rightful  path  He  still  leads  on ; 

To  Him  then  I  submit  me. 
I'll  walk  His  ways,  i|  And  trust  His  grace 

To  lift  what  doth  oppress  me : 

It  rests  with  Him  to  bless  me. 

What  God  does,  ever  well  is  done! 

He  thinks  but  to  befriend  me  ; 
As  Healer  mine,  and  Wondrous  One, 

He  will  not  poison  send  me 
Instead  of  cure.  ||  God's  heart  is  pure. 

Of  doubt  will  I  divest  me. 

And  on  His  goodness  rest  me. 

What  God  does,  ever  well  is  done! 

And  though  the  cup  selected. 
Seem  to  my  mind  too  bitter  drawn, 

Yet  will  I  not  reject  it. 
God  loveth  me!  |1  I  yet  shall  see 

Sweet  comfort  for  my  grieving; 

So  I  keep  on  believing. 


362  CROSS   AND   CONSOLATION. 

5  What  God  does,  ever  well  is  done ! 

Of  this  shall  none  deprive  me ; 
And  though  on  pathway  rough  and  lone, 

Need,  death,  and  mis'ry  drive  me, 
God's  arms  will  bear  ||  Me  with  fond  care, 

Till  all  my  sorrow  ceaseth  ; 

Then  do  He,  as  He  i)leaseth. 

409  No.  20. 

T  ORD,  as  Thou  wilt  deal  Thou  with  me, 
*^     No  other  wish  I  cherish  ; 
In  life  and  death  I  cling  to  Thee, 

O  Lord,  let  me  not  perish  ! 
Let  but  Thy  grace  ne'er  from  me  part, 
Else  as  Thou  wilt,  grant  patient  heart: 
Thy  will  the  best  is  ever. 

2  Grant  honor,  truth,  and  self-control, 

And  love  the  Word  to  ponder; 
From  doctrines  false  preserve  my  soul : 

And  grant  both  here  and  yonder 
What  will  conduce  to  blessed  days  ; 
Keep  far  all  wrong  and  crooked  ways 

From  all  my  life  and  doings. 

3  When  I,  according  to  Thy  will. 

Shall  leave  this  vale  of  sadness, 
O  let  Thy  grace  my  bosom  fill, 

That  I  may  go  with  gladness ; 
My  spirit  I  commend  to  Thee, 
O  Lord,  a  blessed  end  give  me 

Through  Jesus  Christ !  Yea,  Amen. 


CROSS   AND   CONSOLATION.  363 

410  L.  M.— No.  1. 

[ELP,  Savior  !  help  in  fear  and  need, 
Have  mercy,  to  my  prayers  give  heed  ! 
I  know  Thou  lov'st  me  still  as  Thine, 
Thono;h  'gainst  me  world  and  hell  combine. 


ff 


2  I  trust  in  Thee,  whom  I  adore  ; 

If  I  have  Thee,  what  need  I  more  ? 
And,  O  Lord  Jesus,  Thou  art  mine : 
And  blest  am  I  that  I  am  Thine ! 

3  This  sweet  assurance  bids  my  heart 
Abide  Thy  time,  till  clouds  shall  part ; 
To  Thee  I'll  trust  me  wholly  then. 
And  cry :  Lord,  help  me !  Yea,  Amen. 

411  No.  13. 

pOMMIT  thy  way,  confiding, 
^     When  trials  here  arise. 
To  Him  whose  hand  is  guiding 

The  tumults  of  the  skies. 
There  clouds  and  tempests,  raging, 

Have  each  their  path  assigned ; 
Will  God,  for  thee  engaging, 

No  way  of  safety  find  ? 

2  Trust  in  the  Lord !  His  favor 

Will  for  thy  wants  provide  ; 
Regard  His  word  ! — and  ever 

Thy  work  shall  safe  abide. 
When  sorrows  here  o'ertake  thee, 

And  self-inflicted  care. 
Let  not  thy  God  forsake  thee  ! 

He  listens  for  thy  prayer. 


>64  CROSS    AND   CONSOLATION. 

3  Should  Satan  league  his  forces, 

God's  purpose  to  withstand, 
Think  not  their  rage  and  curses 

Can  stay  His  lifted  hand  ! 
AVhen  He  makes  known  His  pleasure. 

The  counsel  of  His  will, 
That,  in  its  utmost  measure. 

Win  He  at  last  fulfill. 

4  Hope  on  then,  weak  believer, 

Hope  on,  and  falter  not ! 
He  will  thy  soul  deliver 

From  deeps  of  troubled  thought. 
Thy  graces  will  He  nourish. 

With  hope  thy  heart  employ. 
Till  faith  and  hope  shall  flourish 

And  yield  their  fruits  of  joy. 

5  Well  blest,  His  grace  receiving, 

God  owns  thee  for  a  son  ! 
With  joy,  and  with  thanksgiving, 

Behold  the  victor's  crown  ! 
Thy  hand  the  palm-branch  raises, — 

God  gives  it  thee  to  bear  ]— 
Then  sing  aloud  His  praises, 

Who  has  removed  thy  care. 

6  The  sorrows,  Lord,  tliat  try  us, 

O  bring  them  to  an  end  ! 
AVith  needed  strength  supply  us ! 

Thy  love  to  us  commend  ! 
That  we,  till  death  pursuing 

Thy  best,  Thy  chosen  way, 
May  then,  our  life  renewing, 

Praise  Thee  in  endless  dav. 


CROSS   AND   CONSOLATION. 

7s.— No. 
OEEMS  it  in  my  anguish  lone, 
^     As  tliough  God  forsook  His  own, 
Yet  I  hold  this  knowledge  fast, 
God  will  surely  help  at  last. 

2  Though  awhile  it  be  delayed. 
He  denieth  not  His  aid  ; 
Though  it  come  not  oft  with  speed. 
It  will  surely  come  in  need. 

3  As  a  father  not  too  soon 

Grants  his  child  the  longed-for  boon, 
So  our  (Tod  gives  when  He  will ; 
Wait  His  pleasure  and  be  still. 

4  I  can  rest  in  thoughts  of  Him, 
When  all  courage  else  grows  dim, 
For  I  know  my  soul  shall  prove 
His  is  more  than  father's  love. 

5  Would  the  powers  of  ill  affright, 
I  can  smile  at  all  their  might; 
Or  the  cross  be  pressing  sore, 
God,  my  God,  lives  evermore ! 

6  Man  may  hate  me  causelessly, 
Man  may  plot  to  ruin  me, 

Foes  my  heart  may  pierce  and  rend: 
God  in  heaven  is  still  my  Friend. 

7  Earth  may  all  her  gifts  deny, 
Safe  my  treasure  is  on  high  ; 
And  if  heaven  at  last  be  mine, 
All  things  else  I  can  resign. 


365 


366  CEOSS   AND   CONSOLATION, 

8  I  renounce  thee  willingly, 
World,  I  hate  what  pleases  thee. 
Baneful  every  gift  of  thine, 
Only  be  my  God  still  mine. 

9  Ah  Lord,  if  but  Thee  I  have, 
Nought  of  other  good  I  crave, 
Bright  is  even  death's  dark  road, 
If  but  Thou  art  there,  my  God. 


413 


No. 


TN  God,  my  faithful  God, 
-*•    I  trust  when  dark  my  road ; 
Though  many  woes  o'ertake  me, 
Yet  will  He  not  forsake  me ; 
His  love  it  is  doth  send  them, 
And  when  'tis  best  will  end  them. 

2  My  sins  assail  me  sore, 
But  I  despair  no  more  ; 

I  build  on  Christ  who  loves  me. 
From  this  Rock  nothing  moves  me, 
Since  I  can  all  surrender 
To  Him,  my  soul's  Defender. 

3  If  death  my  portion  be, 
Then  death  is  gain  to  me, 
And  Christ  my  life  forever. 
From  whom  death  cannot  sever; 
Come  when  it  may.  He'll  shield  me, 
To  Him  I'll  wholly  yield  me. 

4  '  So  be  it,'  then  I  say. 
With  all  my  heart  each  day; 
Guide  us  while  here  we  wander, 
Till  safely  landed  yonder. 


414 


415 


CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION.  367 

We  too,  dear  Lord,  adore  Thee, 
And  sing  for  joy  before  Thee. 

No.  13. 


MY  faith  securely  buildeth 
*  -^'^     On  Christ  who  shed  His  blood; 
This,  and  this  only,  yieldeth 

The  true  eternal  good. 
The  life  that  my  soul  liveth. 

Finds  nothing  on  the  earth ; 
What  Christ,  the  Savior,  giveth 

Of  all  our  love  is  worth. 

2  No  angel,  nought  that  gladdens, 

No  throne  nor  majesty. 
No  love,  nor  aught  that  saddens, 

No  grief  nor  misery, 
Nor  aught  that  man  discovers, 

Now  be  it  small  or  great, 
From  Thee,  my  heavenly  Lover's 

Embrace  can  separate. 

3  My  heart  with  joy  is  springing, 

And  sad  I  cannot  be  ; 
'Tis  full  of  joy  an.d  singing, 

The  sunshine  doth  it  see. 
The  Sun  that  looks  with  pleasure 

On  me  is  Christ  my  King ; 
The  glory  beyond  measure 

That  waits  me,  makes  me  sing. 

7s. — No.  4. 
AFT  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe, 
^     Onward,  Christians,  onward  go; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  life. 


368  CROSS   AND    CONSOLATION. 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
Let  not  woe  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  help,  if  great  your  need. 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad ; 
March,  in  heavenly  armor  clad  ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Yict'ry  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 

4  Onward  then  to  battle  move, 

More  than  conqu'rors  ye  shall  prove  ; 
Though  begirt  with  many  a  foe. 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  I 

416  No.  6. 

H  God,  my  days  are  dark  indeed, 
How  oft  this  aching  heart  must  bleed  ! 
The  narrow  w^ay  how  filled  wdth  pain, 
That  I  must  pass  ere  heaven  I  gain  ! 
How  hard  to  teach  this  flesh  and  blood 
To  seek  alone  th'  eternal  good  ! 

2  Ah  whither  now  for  comfort  turn  ? 
For  Thee,  my  Jesus,  do  I  yearn  ; 
In  Thee  have  I,  howe'er  distrest, 
Found  ever  counsel,  aid,  and  rest ; 
I  cannot  all  forsaken  be, 

"While  still  my  heart  can  trust  in  Thee. 

3  Jesus,  my  only  God  and  Lord, 

What  sweetness  in  Thy  name  is  stored  ! 
So  dark  and  hopeless  is  no  grief 
But  Thy  sweet  name  can  bring  relief, 
So  keen  no  sorrows'  rankling  dart 
But  T.'iy  sweet  name  can  heal  mv  heart. 


A' 


CROSS    AND   CONSOLATION.  369 

4  Jesus,  my  Boast ,my  Light,  my  Joy, 
The  Treasure  naught  can  e'er  destroy, 
No  words,  no  song  that  I  can  frame 
Speak  half  the  sweetness  of  Thy  name ; 
Thej^  only  all  its  power  shall  prove 
Whose  hearts  have  learnt  Thy  faith  and  love. 

o  Jesus,  my  Bridegroom  and  my  Crown, 
If  Thou  but  smile  the  world  may  frown ; 
In  Thee  lie  depths  of  joy  untold, 
Far  richer  than  her  richest  gold  ; 
Whene'er  I  do  but  think  of  Thee, 
Thy  dews  drop  down  and  solace  me. 

6  Let  me  this  flesh  and  blood  control. 
From  sin  and  shame  preserve  my  soul, 
And  keep  me  steadfast  in  the  faith, 
Then  I  am  Thine  in  life  and  death : 
Jesus,  Consoler,  bend  to  me ! 
Ah  would  I  were  e'en  now  with  Thee ! 


417  7S.-N0.  4. 

"HEN  we  cannot  see  our  way, 
Let  us  trust  and  still  obey ; 
He  who  bids  us  forward  go, 
Cannot  fail  the  way  to  show. 


W 


2  Though  the  sea  be  deep  and  wide, 
Though  a  passage  be  denied ; 
Fearless  let  us  still  proceed, 
Since  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  lead. 

3  Though  it  seems  the  gloom  of  night. 
Though  we  see  no  ray  of  light : 

24 


370  CROSS   AND   CONSOLATION. 

Since  the  Lord  Himself  is  there, 
'T  is  not  meet  that  we  should  fear, 

4  Night  with  Him  is  never  night, 
Where  He  is,  there  all  is  light ; 
When  He  calls  us,  why  delay  ? 
They  are  happy  who  obey. 

5  Be  it  ours  then  while  we're  here, 
Him  to  follow  without  fear ! 
AVhere  He  calls  us,  there  to  go, 
What  He  bids  us,  that  to  do. 

418  No.  32, 

TF  thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee, 

^    And  hope  in  Him  through  all  thy  ways, 

He'll  give  thee  strength  whate'er  betide  thee, 

And  bear  thee  through  the  evil  days; 
Who  trusts  in  God's  unchanging  love, 
Builds  on  the  rock  that  none  can  move. 

2  What  can  these  anxious  cares  avail  thee, 

These  never-ceasing  moans  and  sighs  ? 
What  can  it  help,  if  thou  bewail  thee 

O'er  each  dark  moment  as  it  flies  ? 
Our  cross  and  trials  do  but  press 
The  heavier  for  our  bitterness. 

3  Only  be  still  and  wait  His  leisure 

In  cheerful  hope,  with  heart  content 
To  take  whate'er  Thy  Father's  pleasure 

And  all-deserving  love  hath  sent; 
Nor  doubt  our  inmost  wants  are  known 
To  Him  who  chose  us  for  His  own. 

4  He  knows  the  time  for  joy,  and  truly 

Will  send  it  when  He  sees  it  meet, 


CROSS   AND   CON.SOLATIOX.  371 

When  He  has  tried  and  purged  thee  duly, 

And  finds  thee  free  from  all  deceit, 
He  comes  to  thee  all  unaware, 
And  makes  thee  own  His  loving  care. 

5  Nor  think,  amid  the  heat  of  trial, 

That  God  hath  cast  thee  off  unheard  ; 
That  he  whose  hopes  meet  no  denial 

Must  surely  be  of  God  preferred  ; 
Time  passes  and  much  change  doth  bring, 
And  sets  a  bound  to  everything. 

6  All  are  alike  before  the  Highest; 

'Tis  easy  to  our  God,  we  know. 
To  raise  thee  up,  though  low  thou  liest. 

To  make  the  rich  man  poor  and  low : 
True  wonders  still  by  Him  are  wrought, 
AVho  setteth  up  and  brings  to  nought 

7  Sing,  pray,  and  keep  His  ways  unsw^erving, 

So  do  thine  own  part  faithfully. 
And  trust  His  Word,  though  undeserving. 

Thou  yet  shalt  find  it  true  for  thee ; 
God  never  yet  forsook  in  need 
The  soul  that  trusted  Him  indeed. 


419 

TN  Thy  heart  and  hands,  my  God, 
-^    Calmly  now  my  soul  reposes, 
Waiting  patiently  the  end 

That  Thy  aim  in  all  discloses  ; 
Stripped  of  self,  how  sweet  my  rest 
On  my  loving  Father's  breast. 

2  And  my  soul  repineth  not. 

Well  content  whate'er  befall  it; 


No.  22. 


372  CROSS   AND   CONSOLATION. 

Murmurs,  wishes  of  self-will, 

Doomed  to  death,  no  more  enthrall  it; 
Restless  thoughts,  that  fret  and  crave, 
Slumber  in  my  Savior's  grave. 

3  And  my  soul  doth  cease  from  cares, 

From  the  thoughts  that  sore  perplex  us, 
That  destroy  the  inner  peace. 

For  like  sharpest  thorns  they  vex  us; 
He  who  made  it  careth  well. 
It  but  seeks  in  peace  to  dwell. 

4  And  my  soul  despaireth  not, 

Loves  Him  most  when  sad  and  lonely  ; 
Grief  that  wrings  and  breaks  the  heart 

Comes  to  those  who  hate  Him  only  ; 
They  who  love  Him  still  possess 
Comfort  in  their  worst  distress. 

5  And  my  soul  complaineth  not, 

For  no  pain  or  fears  dismay  it ; 
Still  it  clings  to  God  in  faith. 

Trusts  Him,  though  He  seem  to  slay  it. 
'T  is  when  flesh  and  blood  repine. 
Sun  of  joy.  Thou  canst  not  shine. 

6  Thus  my  soul  is  still  and  waits. 

Every  murmuring  word  it  hushes, 
Conqu'ring  thus  the  pain  or  wrong 

That  the  restless  spirit  crushes  ; 
Like  a  silent  ocean,  bright 
With  its  Maker's  praise  and  light. 


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CROSS   AND   CONSOLATION.  373 

420  No.  28. 

HY  should  sorrow  ever  grieve  me? 
Christ  is  near,  1|  What  can  here 
E'er  of  Him  deprive  me? 

Who  can  rob  me  of  my  heaven 
That  God's  Son,  i|  As  mine  own. 
To  my  faith  hath  given? 

2  God  oft  gives  me  days  of  gladness, 
Shall  I  grieve  H  If  He  give 

Seasons  too  of  sadness  ? 

God  is  good,  and  temj)ers  ever 
Every  hurt ;  ||  Me  desert 

Wholly  can  He  never. 

3  What  is  all  this  life  possesseth  ? 
But  a  hand  ||  Full  o|  sand 

That  the  heart  distresseth. 

Noble  gifts  that  tire  me  never, 
Christ  so  free  ||  There  gives  me 

To  enjoy  forever. 

4  Shepherd!  Lord!  joy's  fountain  ever, 
Thou  art  mine,  ||  I, am  Thine, 

No  one  can  us  sever. 

I  am  Thine  because  Thou  gavest 
Life  and  blood  ||  For  my  good. 

By  Thy  death  me  savest. 

5  Thou  art  mine,  I  love  and  own  Thee, 
Ne'er  shall  I,  ||  Light  of  joy, 

From  my  heart  dethrone  Thee. 

Let  me,  let  me  i|  Soon  behold  Thee 
Face  to  face ;  1|  Thy  embrace, 

May  it  soon  enfold  me! 


374  CROSS  AND   CONSOLATION. 

421  No.  8. 

A  LORD !  how  happy  is  the  time, 
^'     When  in  thy  love  I  rest, 
AVhen  from  my  weariness  I  chmb 

E'en  to  Thy  tender  breast. 
The  night  of  sorrow  endeth  there, 

The  rays  outshine  the  sun. 
And  in  Thy  pardon,  and  Thy  care, 

The  heaven  of  lieavens  is  won. 

2  The  w^orld  may  call  itself  my  foe, 

Or  let  the  world  allure, 
I  care  not  for  the  world — I  go 

To  this  tried  Friend  and  sure. 
And  when  life's  fiercest  storms  are  sent, 

Upon  life's  wildest  sea, 
My  little  bark  is  confident. 

Because  it  holds  hj  Thee. 

3  When  the  law  threatens  endless  death, 

Upon  the  dreadful  hill. 
Straightway  from  its  consuming  breath 

My  soul  mounts  higher  still ; 
It  hastes  to  Jesus,  wounded,  slain, 

And  finds  in  Him  its  home, 
Whence  it  shall  not  go  forth  again, 

And  where  no  death  can  come. 

4  I  do  not  fear  the  wilderness, 

Where  Thou  hast  been  before ; 
Nay !  rather  would  I  daily  press 

Toward  Thee,  and  near  Thee  more ! 
Thou  art  my  Strength,  on  Thee  I  lean, 

My  heart  thou  makest  sing, 


CROSS   AND   CONSOLATION. 

And  to  Thy  pastures  rich  and  green 
Th}'  chosen  flock  wilt  bring. 

5  And  if  the  gate  tliat  opens  there 

Be  closed  to  other  men, 
It  is  not  closed  to  those  who  share 

The  heart  of  Jesus  then. 
That  is  not  losing  much  of  life, 

Which  Is  not  losing  Thee, 
Who  art  as  present  in  the  strife. 

As  in  the  victory ! 

422  No.  77. 

TTELP  me,  O  Lord,  to  trust  in  Thee, 
■*--'-     Whatever  may  betide ; 
Though  health  should  fail,  and  riches  flee, 
Though  friends,  the  dearest  far  to  me, 
Be  taken  from  my  side. 

2  I  know  that  sickness,  sorrow,  death, 

Lie  in  the  onward  way ; 
O  help  me,  in  true-hearted  faith, 
To  rest  on  Jesus^  word,  wdilch  saith, 

"  Strength  shall  be  as  thy  day." 

3  In  sickness  passed,  in  dangers  o'er, 

My  Helper  Thou  hast  been ; 
Then  should  I,  for  each  coming  hour, 
Trust  childlike  that  thy  love  and  power 

Support  will  yield  again. 

4  Though  in  that  last,  that  darksome  glade, 

Ends  all  our  earthly  view, 
If  but  Thy  voice,  ''  Be  not  afraid," 
Be  heard  amid  its  deepening  shade, 

I'll  calmly  journey  through. 


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376  CROSS    AND    CONSOLATIOX, 

5  When  this  poor  heart  on  Thee  I  stay. 

On  earth  is  heaven  begun ; 
Then  love  leads  on  from  day  to  day 
In  duty's  path  and  help&  me  say, 

"  Thy  will;,  not  mine,  be  done." 

6  Thus  would  I  ever  trust  in  Thee, 

My  Comforter  and  Guide  : 
For  e'en  though  fears  and  sins  i)revail,. 
Thy  promises  can  never  faiU 

Whatever  may  betide. 

423  No.  19. 

MY  soul,,  what  means  this  sadness? 
Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turned  to  gladness, 
Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone  ; 
Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  His  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 
Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  l)y  day  ? 

And  thy  sinful  inclinations 
Often  fill  thee  with  dismay  ? 
Thou  shalt  conquer 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee. 
From  without  and  from  within, 

Jesus  saith.  He'll  ne'er  forget  thee. 
But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin : 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  His  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
And  Thou  tread'st  the  thornv  road. 


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CROSS   AND   CONSOLATION.  377 

His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee ; 
Soon  He'll  bring  thee  home  to  God ! 
Therefore  praise  Him, 
Praise  thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

424  S.  M.— No.  3. 
Y  Father  !  cheering  name  ! 

O  may  I  call  Thee  mine  ! 
Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

2  Whate'er  Thy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  Thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise  : 
O  bend  my  will  to  Thine ! 

3  Whate'er  Thy  will  ordains, 

O  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 
And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

4  Thy  ways  are  little  known 

To  my  weak  erring  sight ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 

425  'C.  M.— No.  2. 
T  THANK  Thee,  Savior!  for  the  grief, 

^    Thy  goodness  bids  me  bear. 
And  for  each  word  of  sweet  relief, 
That  saves  me  from  despair. 

2  I  see  but  dimly  all  Thy  ways, 
Nor  may  each  purpose  tell, 
But  this  I  know  to  wake  my  praise: 
Thou  doest  all  things  well. 


378  CROSS  AND   CONSOLATION, 

3  The  way  of  life  is  by  tlie  cross, 

The  glowing  fires  along, 
Which  serve  to  purge  away  the  dross 
And  make  the  spirit  strong. 

4  To  me,  O  Lord  !  Thy  grace  impart 

Each  trial  to  abide, 
And  ever  let  my  bleeding  heart 
Cling  to  Thy  bleeding  side. 

426  C.  M.-Xo.  2. 

TflOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 


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I  raise  my  soul  to  Thee ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart: 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

3  AVhen  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
O  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day: 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me ! 

4  When  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  shall  be ; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief : 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me ! 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  Thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me ! 


CONTEMPLATION  OF   DEATH.  379 

6  And  when  before  Thy  throne  I  stand, 
And  lift  my  soul  to  Thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me ! 

427  S.  M.— No.  3. 

T^ELOVED,  "It  is  well!" 
-^    God's  ways  are  always  right; 
And  perfect  love  is  o'er  them  all, 
Though  far  above  our  sight. 

2  Beloved,  ''It  is  well!" 

Though  deep  and  sore  the  smart; 
The  hand  that  wounds  knows  how  to  bind 
And  heal  the  broken  heart. 

3  Beloved,  "  It  is  well !  " 

Though  sorrow  clouds  our  way, 
'T  will  only  make  the  joy  more  dear 
That  ushers  in  the  day. 

4  Beloved,  "It  is  well!" 

The  path  that  Jesus  trod. 
Though  rough  and  straight  and  dark  it  be, 
Leads  home  to  heaven  and  God. 


II.—  THE  CONSUMMATION. 
CONTEMPLATION  OF  DEATH. 

428 

rrHOUGH  in  the  midst  of  life  we  be, 
-■■     Snares  of  death  surround  us; 
Where  shall  we  for  succor  flee. 
Lest  our  foes  confound  us  ? 


380  CONTEMPLATION   OF  DEATH. 

To  Thee  alone,  our  Savior ! 
We  mourn  our  grievous  sin  which  hath 
Stirred  the  tire  of  Thy  fierce  wrath. 

Holy  and  gracious  God ! 

Holy  and  mighty  God ! 

Holy  and  all-merciful  Savior! 

Thou  eternal  God ! 
Save  us,  Lord,  from  sinking 
In  the  deep  and  bitter  flood. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

2  While  in  midst  of  death  we  be, 

Hell's  grim  jaws  o'ertake  us ; 
Who  from  such  distress  will  free, 
AVho  secure  will  make  us  ? 
Thou  only,  Lord,  canst  do  it! 
It  moves  Thy  tender  heart  to  see 
Our  great  sin  and  misery. 
Holy  and  gracious  God ! 
Holy  and  mighty  God! 
Holy  and  all-merciful  Savior! 
Thou  eternal  God ! 
Let  not  hell  dismay  us 
With  its  deep  and  burning  flood. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

3  Into  hell's  fierce  agony 

Sin  doth  headlong  drive  us ; 
Where  shall  we  for  succor  flee, 
Who,  0  who  will  hide  us  ? 
Thou  only,  blessed  Savior! 
Thy  precious  blood  was  shed  to  win 
Peace  and  pardon  for  our  sin. 
Holy  and  gracious  God ! 
Holy  and  mighty  God ! 


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CONTEMPLATION    OF    DEATH.  381 

Holy  and  all-merciful  Savior! 

Let  us  not,  we  pray, 
From  the  true  Faith's  comfort 
In  our  last  need  fall  away. 
Kyrie  eleison. 

429  No.  78. 

ARK  !  a  voice  saith,  all  are  mortal, 
Yea,  all  flesh  must  fade  as  grass, 
Only  through  a  death-rent  portal 

To  a  better  world  ye  pass ; 
Dust  to  dust  must  sink  inglorious. 
Ere  this  body  rise  victorious 
To  the  realms  of  life  and  light, 
Won  for  saints  through  Jesus'  might. 

2  Therefore,  when  my  Father  chooses. 
Willingly  my  life  I'll  yield; 

He  but  gains,  nay  never  loses, 

Who  with  Jesus  quits  the  tield. 
For  in  my  Redeemer's  merit 
Peace  hath  found  my  troubled  spirit. 
And  in  death  my  comfort  is 
Jesus'  death — sweet  comfort  this ! 

3  Jesus  died  for  me,  0  hear  it ! 
And  His  death  is  all  my  gain  ; 

Shall  I  then,  yet  wav'ring,  fear  it, 
Since  with  Christ  I  rise  again  ? 
Joyfully  I'll  quit  earth's  sadness 
For  the  beauteous  heaven  of  gladness; 
Where  I  shall  forevermore 
See  the  Triune,  and  adore ! 

4  There  is  life,  life  never  ending. 
Where  so  many  saints  are  gone, 


382  CONTEMPLATION    OF    DEATH. 

Where  in  light  the  thousands  blending 

Worship  God  before  the  throne. 
Seraphim  there  flit  before  us, 
Swelling  heaven  with  august  chorus : 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord! 
God  Triune,  for  aye  adored  !  " 

6  Worthies,  there,  of  sacred  story, 
Prophets,  patriarchs,  are  met ; 
There  apostles  too  in  glory 

Fill  twelve  thrones  by  Jesus  set ; 
All  the  saints  that  have  ascended 
Age  on  age,  through  time  extended, 
There,  in  blissful  concert,  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  their  King. 

6  0  Jerusalem,  how  golden 

Dost  thou  shine,  thou  city  blest! 
Sweetly  thy  near  tones  embolden 

jNIy  winged  soul  to  seek  my  rest. 
O  the  bliss  that  there  surprises  ! 
Lo,  the  sun  of  morn  now  rises, 
And  the  breaking  day  I  see. 
That  shall  never  end  for  me ! 

7  Yea,  I  see  what  here  was  told  me. 

See  that  w^ondrous  glory  shme. 
Feel  the  spotless  robes  enfold  me, 

Know  a  golden  crown  is  mine ; 
Thus  I  stand  and  look  before  me 
To  the  throne  that  rises  o'er  me, 
Gazing  on  that  joy  for  aye, 
That  shall  never  pass  away  ! 


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CONTEMPLATION   OF    DEATH.  383 

430  No.  82. 

"HO  knows  how  near  my  life's  expended? 
Time  flies,  and  death  is  hasting  on : 
How  soon,  my  term  of  trial  ended, 

May  heave  my  last  expiring  groan ! 
For  Jesus'  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 

0  God,  with  me  may  all  be  well! 

2  My  many  sins!  0  veil  them  over 

With  merits  of  Thy  dying  Son ! 

1  here  Thy  richest  grace  discover, 
Here  find  I  peace,  and  here  alone ; 

And  for  His  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
O  God,  with  me  may  it  be  well ! 

3  His  bleeding  wounds  give  me  assurance 

That  Thy  free  mercy  will  abide; 
Here  strength  I  find  for  death's  endurance, 

And  hope  for  all  I  need  beside : 
For  Jesus'  sake,  when  flesh 'shall  fail, 

0  God,  with  me  may  it  be  well ! 

4  Naught  shall  my  soul  from  Jesus  sever. 

Nor  life,  nor  death ;  things  high  nor  low: 

1  take  Him  as  my  Lord  forever, 
My  future  trust,  as  He  is  now  ; 

And  for  His  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
O  God,  with  me  may  it  be  well. 

431  No.  32. 
T  KNOW  full  well  death  must  befall  me ; 

-*■    I  know  not  when,  or  where,  or  how: 
It  may  be  that  my  God  will  call  me 
To-day,  to-morrow,  even  now ; 


384:  CONTEMPLATION    OF   DEATH. 

Ere  yet  this  present  hour  is  fled, 
This  living  body  may  be  dead. 

2  I  know, — God  hath  this  knowledge  given — 

To  me  death  is  not  death,  indeed; 
To  me  death  is  a  gate  to  heaven, 

A  bound  and  end  of  all  my  need, 
A  gentle  evening,  peaceful,  blest, 
When  I  have  passed  from  toil  to  rest. 

3  Lord,  let  my  soul,  with  unfeigned  gladness, 

In  living  faith  Thy  call  await 
To  leave  its  cave  of  sin  and  sadness. 

And  this  vain  world  for  heaven's  estate ; 
O  keep  my  heart  prepared  alway. 
To  lay  aside  this  mortal  clay. 

4  Lord,  grant  that,  by  contrition  riven. 

My  heart  I  daily  offer  Thee, 
And  let  me  close  this  life  for  heaven, 
Sealed  by  Thy  death  and  agony : 

0  let  Thy  death,  with  passion  rife, 
My  comfort  be,  my  balm  and  life. 

5  Lord,  daily  let  me  die  then,  ever; 

And  at  the  last  stand  Thou  by  me, 
That  death  may  not  from  Thee  me  sever, 

But  bring  me  nearer  unto  Thee  ! 
Then  welcome  my  last  hour  shall  be, 
When,  where,  and  how  it  pleaseth  Thee. 

432  C.  M.— No.  2. 

^EACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
Thou  Maker  of  my  frame ! 

1  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 


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CONTEMPLATION    OF    DEATH.  385 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast ; 

A  fleeting  hour  of  time ; 
Man  is  hut  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  His  flower  and  prime. 

3  Vain  race  of  mortals,  see  them  move 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  : 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  the  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show ; 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore ; 
They  toil  for  whom  they  do  not  know, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 

From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust? 
They  make  our  exi)ectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  resign  my  earthh'  hoj^e, 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

433  No.  23. 

T?OR  me  to  live  is  Jesus, 
■'-      For  me  to  die  is  gain  ; 
To  Christ  I  gladly  3'ield  me. 
And  pass  where  He  has  lain. 

2  I  hence  go  M'ith  rejoicing 

To  Christ,  my  Brother's  side. 
That  I  may  soon  he  with  Him, 
And  e'er  with  Him  abide. 
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386  COXTEMPLATIOX   OF   DEATH. 

3  I  have  overcome  Iife''s  crosses. 

Endured  the  cliastening  rod  ; 
And  throutih  Ilig^  live  \voiind&  holy 
I  am  at  peace  with  God. 

4  When  all  my  powers  are  breaking^ 

My  breath  comes  heavily^ 
And  not  a  word  can  utter, 
0  hear  my  sighs  to  Thee  ! 

5  AVhen  mind  and  thought  with  faintness 

But  waver  yet  about, 
E'en  as  a  light  that  flickers 
Just  lis  the  flame  goes  out; 

6  Then  let  me  softly^  gently, 

Lord,  L[]\  asleep  in  Thee, 
When  by  Thy  will  and  counsel 
My  last  hour  comes  to  me  ; 

7  And  let  me  cleave  nnto  Thee 

With  ivy's  searching  hold, 

And  ever  live,  Lord,  with  Thee 

In  bliss  of  heaven  untold. 

8  Amen  !  this  wilt  Thou,  Savior, 

Grant  gracioush'  to  me ; 
Endow  me  with  Thy  Spirit 
That  blest  I  pass  to  Thee ! 


434  L.  M.-No.  1. 

ORD  Jesus  Christ,  true  man  and  God, 
^     Thou  who  for  me  hast  borne  the  rod, 
And  on  th.e  cross  h:;st  died  in  pain, 
For  me  Thy  Father's  love  to  gain : 


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2  I  pray,  l)y  all  Thy  bitter  woe, 
Thou  wouldst  Thy  grace  on  me  besto'A^, 


CONTEMPLATION   OF   DEATH.  387 

AVhen  heavily  I  draw  my  breath, 
In  the  hist  agonies  of  death. 

3  And  when  my  spirit  leaves  its  bands, 
Then  take  it,  Lord,  into  Thy  hands; 
My  body,  may  it  rest  in  clay, 

Till  the  aproach  of  the  last  day. 

4  And  at  the  resurrection  great, 
Be  Thou  my  Joy  and  Advocate! 
Remember  not  mj^  sins  so  rife. 
But  pardon  grant  in  grace,  and  life. 

5  As  Thou  hast  promised  unto  me. 
Lord  in  Thy  Word — and  I  trust  Thee — 
"  "Who  keeps  my  Word,  I  truly  say, 
And  'bides  by  faith  in  me  alway, 

6  "  Shall  not  be  judged  !  shall  live  by  faith, 
And  nevermore  shall  taste  of  death ! 
And  though  his  body  here  shall  die, 
Destruction  still  shall  not  come  nigh. 

7  "  But  I  will  with  my  mighty  hands 
Deliver  him  from  death's  cold  bands, 
And  take  him  to  my  realm  to  me, 
Where  he  shall  e'er  my  glory  see, 

8  "And  ever  live  in  joys  with  me." 
To  which  help  us,  yea!  graciously. 
O  Lord !  forgive  our  sins  so  great, 
And  help  that  we  in  patience  wait, 

9  Till  our  last  hour  on  earth  draws  nigh, 
And  that  our  faith  with  watchful  eye 
May  trust  Thy  word  e'er  steadfastly, 
Till  blessedly  we  sleep  in  Thee. 


388  CONTEMPLATION   OF    DEATH. 

435  No.  20. 

IT/"  HEX  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand, 
'  '       And  I  must  hence  betake  me, 
Do  Thou,  Lord  Jesus,  by  me  stand, 

Nor  let  Thine  aid  forsake  me  ; 
To  Thy  blest  hands  I  now  commend 
My  soul,  at  this  my  earthly  end, 

And  Thou  wilt  safely  keep  it. 

2  My  sins,  dear  Lord,  disturb  me  sore. 

My  conscience  cannot  slumber  ; 
But  I  will  cleave  to  Thee  the  more. 

Though  they  the  sands  outnumber ; 
I  will  remember  Thou  didst  die, 
"Will  think  on  Thy  most  bitter  cry ; 

Thy  snfferings  shall  uphold  me. 

3  That  I  was  graft  into  the  Vine, 

Hence  will  I  comfort  borrow  ; 
For  Thou  Avilt  surely  keep  me  Thine 

Through  fear,  and  pain,  and  sorrow ; 
Yea,  though  I  die,  I  die  to  Thee : 
For  Thou  through  death  didst  win  for  me 

The  right  to  life  eternal. 

4  Since  Thou  didst  leave  the  grave  again. 

It  cannot  be  my  dwelling: 
Thou  art  in  heaven,  this  soothes  my  pain, 

All  fear  of  death  dispelling; 
For  Thou  wilt  have  me  where  Thou  art. 
And  so  with  joy  can  I  depart. 

To  be  with  Thee  forever. 

5  To  Thee  I  now  stretch  out  mine  arms. 

And  gladly  hence  betake  me  ; 


CONTEMPLATION    OF    DEATH.  389 

I  sleep  at  peace  from  all  alarms, 

No  human  voice  can  wake  me. 
But  Christ  is  with  me  through  the  strife, 
And  He  will  bear  me  into  life, 

And  open  heaven  before  me. 


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436  No.  34. 

WOELD,  I  must  now  leave  thee, 

But  little  doth  it  grieve  me, 
I  seek  my  native  land ; 
True  life  I  there  inherit, 
And  here  I  yield  my  spirit 
With  joy  to  God's  all-gracious  hand. 

2  So  on  His  "Word  relying, 
I  know,  while  I  am  dying, 

I  soon  shall  see  His  face. 
Through  Christ  whose  death  hath  bought  me  ; 
The  Father's  love  He  brought  me, 

And  now  prepares  for  me  a  place. 

3  The  grave  hath  lost  its  terrors, 
Since  for  my  sins  and  errors, 

My  Savior  did  atone: 
My  works  can  nought  avail  me, 
But  His  work  cannot  fail  me, 

I  rest  in  faith  on  Him  alone. 

4  And  so  I  hence  am  going 
In  peace,  full  surely  knowing 

That  now  I  shall  have  rest : 
I  feel  death's  icy  finger ; 
My  soul  here  cannot  linger, 

Nor  would  I  stay — to  go  is  best. 


390  CONTEMPLATION   OF   DEATH. 

5  O  world,  I  yet  would  teach  thee 
That  death  will  surely  reach  thee ; 

Thou  too  must  follow  me ; 
Then  ere  God's  grace  forsake  thee, 
Repent!  to  Christ  betake  thee, 

That  God  have  mercy  too  on  thee. 

437  L.  M.— No.  1. 

1  ORD  Jesus  Christ,  my  Life,  my  Light, 
^    My  Strength  by  day,  my  Trust  by  night. 
On  earth  I'm  but  a  i)assing  guest, 
And  sorely  with  my  sins  oppressed. 

2  Far  off  I  see  my  fatherland. 

Where  through  Thy  grace  I  hope  to  stand; 
But  ere  I  reach  that  Paradise 
A  weary  way  before  me  lies. 

3  My  heart  sinks  at  the  journey's  length, 
My  wasted  flesh  has  little  strength  ; 
Only  my  soul  still  cries  in  me, 

Lord,  fetch  me  home,  take  me  to  Thee. 

4  O  let  Thy  sufferings  give  me  power 
To  meet  the  last  and  darkest  hour ; 
Thy  cross  the  staff  whereon  I  lean, 

My  couch  the  grave  where  Thou  hast  been. 

5  Since  Thou  hast  died,  the  Pure,  the  Just, 
I  take  my  homeward  way  in  trust ; 

The  gates  of  heav'n,  Lord,  open  v/ide, 
When  here  I  may  no  more  abide. 

6  And  when  the  last  great  day  is  come. 

And  Thou,  our  Judge,  shalt  speak  the  doom, 
Let  me  with  joy  behold  the  light, 
And  set  me  then  upon  Thy  right. 


CONTEMPLATION   OP  DEATH-  391 

7  "Renew  this  wasted  flesh  of  mine, 
That  like  the  sun  it  there  may  shine 
Among  the  angels  pure  and  bright, 
Yea,  hke  Thyself,  in  glorious  light. 

'8  Then  I  shall  liave  my  heart's  desire, 
When,  singing  with  the  angels'  choir, 
Among  the  ransomed  of  Thy  grace. 
Forever  I  behold  Thy  face. 


438  C.  M.— No.  2, 

"Y  God,  to  Tliee  I  now  commend 
My  soul,  for  Thou,  O  Lord, 
Dost  live  and  love  me  without  end, 
And  wilt  perform  Thy  Word. 


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2  To  whom  else  should  I  make  my  plea, 

Tliat  heavenly  life  be  mine? 
All  souls,  my  God,  belong  to  Thee, 
]My  soul  is  also  Tliine. 

3  Tliou  gav'st  my  spirit  at  my  birth. 

Take  back  what  Thou  hast  given; 
And  with  theXord  I. served  on  earth 
Grant  me  to  live  in  Jieavem 

4  Faith  spreads  her  wings,  she  sees  revealed 

The  shining  wall  above; 
My  spirit  knows  that  it  is  sealed. 
Redeemed  from  death  by  love. 

5  Thou  my  Redeemer  wast  of  yore. 

From  sin  Thou  mad"st  me  free  ; 
Now,  faithful  God,  dost  Thou  once  more, 
In  death  deliver  me. 


392  CONTEMPLATIOX    OF    DEATH. 

6  Thou  liv'st  and  lovest  without  end. 

And  dost  perform  Thy  Word ; 

My  passing  soul  I  now  commend 

To  Thee,  my  God  and  Lord ! 


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439  No.  6. 

LORD,  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee, 
In  my  distress  Thou  helpest  me ; 
To  Thee  myself  I  all  commend, 
O  swiftly  now  Thine  angel  send, 
To  guide  me  home  and  cheer  my  heart, 
Since  Thou  dost  call  me  to  depart. 

2  O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
Once  slain  to  take  away  our  load, 
Now  let  Thy  cross,  Thine  agony, 
Avail  to  save  and  solace  me, 

Thy  death  to  o])en  heav'n,  and  there 
Bid  me  the  joy  of  angels  share. 

3  O  Holy  Spirit,  at  the  end, 

Sweet  Comforter,  be  Thou  my  Friend ; 
When  death  and  hell  assail  me  sore, 
Leave  me,  O  leave  me  nevermore, 
But  bear  me  safely  through  the  strife, 
xVs  Thou  hast  promised,  into  life. 

440  No.  48. 

A  BIDE  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
-^^    The  darkness  deepens:  Lord,  with  me  abide ! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me ! 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away ; 


CONTEMPLATION    OF    DEATH.  393 

Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 
O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me ! 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 

But  as  Thou  dwell'st  with  Thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 

4  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 

But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  on  Thy  wings; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea ; 

0  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me ! 

Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile, 
And,  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile, 
Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  Thee: 
On  to  the  close,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 

6  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour: 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  O  abide  with  me! 

7  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless: 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?   where,  grave,  thy  victory? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me! 

8  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies ; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows 

flee; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me! 


394  DEATH    AND   BURIAL. 

DEATH  AXD  BURIAL. 


441 


8s.  7s. — No.  5. 
T  ORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant 
■^     From  this  hie  depart  in  peace  I 
Praise  be  Tliine,  and  blessings  fervent, 
For  the  wearied  soul's  release. 

2  He  who  saw  Thy  great  salvation, 

With  the  eye  of  faith  and  love, 
In  this  earthly  habitation, 
Walketh  now  by  sight  above ! 

3  Cares  and  crosses  all  are  over, 

Sin  and  sorrow  overcome  ; 
And  the  soul,  b}'  Christ  her  Lover, 
Hath  at  last  been  taken  home. 

4  While  life's  paths  we  still  are  pressing, 

Grant  us,  Father,  steadfast  faith, 
And,  for  Christ's  sake,  grant  the  blessing 
Of  a  peaceful.  Christian  death. 


442 


No.  11. 

T)LESSED  are  the  meek  and  contrite, 
-^     Who  in  Jesus  fall  asleep  ; 
Blessed  where  the  saints  forever 

Their  untiring  vigils  keep  ; 
They  are  from  their  labors  resting ; 

God  has  wiped  away  their  tears; 
They  are  dwelling  in  the  kingdom. 

Free  from  all  their  sins  and  fears. 

2  Blessed  are  they,  saith  the  Spirit , 
They  are  free  from  toil  and  care ; 


DEATH    AND    BURIAL.  395 

They  the  kingdom  do  inherit, 

That  their  Savior  doth  prepare  ; 
They  are  free  from  tribulation, 

And  their  robes  are  pure  and  white ; 
They  have  safely  crossed  the  river, 

And  have  reached  the  realms  of  light. 

3  Blessed  shall  they  be  forever, 

Endless  is  their  peaceful  rest. 
And  the  works  they  have  accomplished 

Of  their  Lord  are  richly  blest: 
Blessed  is  the  faithful  witness 

They  have  borne  unto  their  Lord, 
While  they  reap  abounding  harvests. 

Promised  in  His  faithful  Word. 

443  '  L.  M.-No.  1. 

k  SLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep  ! 
■^    From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose. 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  0  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  has  lost  his  cruel  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  the  hour 
That  manifests  the  Savior's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  O  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie. 

The  summons  waiting  from  on  high. 


396'  DEATH    AND    BURIAL. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

444  L.  M.-Xo. 

CO  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower ; 
^     Frail,  smiling  solace  of  an  hour; 
So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

2  Is  there  no  kind,  no  healing  art 

To  soothe  the  anguish  of  the  heart? 
Spirit  of  grace,  be  ever  nigh  ; 
Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

3  Let  gentle  patience  smile  on  pain, 
Til]  dying  hope  revives  again  ; 

Hope  wipes  the  tear  from  sorrow's  eye, 
And  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 

445  c.  M.-xo. 

THOU  whose  mercy  guides  my  way, 
Though  now  it  seem  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say, 
There  is  no  mercv  here  ! 


0 


O  may  I,  Lord,  desire  the  pain 
That  comes  in  kindness  down, 

Far  more  than  sweetest  earthly  gain, 
Succeeded  by  Thy  frown. 

Then,  though  Thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 

Love  only  I  shall  see ; 
The  gracious  hand  that  strikes  the  blow 

Was  wounded  once  for  me. 


DEATH    AXD    BURIAL.  397 

446  8s.7s.— No.  5. 

EAVENLY  Father,  Thou  hast  given 
Us  this  child  in  holy  trust, 
That  we  train  it  up  for  heaven, 
There  to  dwell  among  the  just. 


H 


2  From  all  sin,  O  Christ,  our  Savior, 

Thou  hast  saved  it  through  Thy  blood  ; 
Gained  for  it  the  highest  favor, 
Bought  for  it  the  highest  good. 

3  Nor  withheldest  Thou  Thy  favor, 

New-Creator  of  the  heart, 
Who  in  the  baptismal  laver 

Didst  new  life  and  grace  impart. 

4  Fain  would  we  have  kept  this  token 

Of  Thy  tender  love,  kind  Lord  ; 
And  it  is  with  hearts  nigh  broken 
That  we  part  from  our  dear  ward. 

5  Though  we  loved  it,  as  Thou  knowest, 

Dearly  though  we  love  it  still ; 

Greater  love,  Lord,  Thou  bestowest, 

And  we  bless  Thy  gracious  Avill. 

447  No.  22. 

ENTLE  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 
Now  Thy  little  lamb's  last  weeping; 
Ah!  how  peaceful,  pale  and  mild 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping! 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

2  In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 

Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it; 


G 


598  DEATH    AXD   BURIAL. 

To  the  sunny  heavenly  plain 

Dost  Thou  now  in  joy  receive  it ; 
Clothed  in  rohes  of  spotless  white, 
Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 


448  7s.— No.  4. 

OUKN  not  ye  whose  child  hath  found 
Purer  skies  and  holier  ground  ; 
Flowers  of  hright  and  ])leasant  hue, 
Free  from  thorns  and  fresh  with  dew. 


M' 


2  Mourn  not  ye  whose  child  hath  fled 
From  this  region  of  the  dead, 

To  yon  winged  angel-band, 
To  a  better,  fairer  land. 

3  Knowledge  in  that  clime  doth  grow 
Free  from  weeds  of  toil  and  wo, 
Joys  which  mortals  may  not  share  ; 
Mourn  ye  not,  your  child  is  there. 

449  L.  M.— No.  1. 

"OW  lay  we  calmly  in  the  grave 

This  form,  whereof  no  doubt  we  have 
That  it  shall  rise  again  that  day, 
In  glorious  triumph  o'er  decay. 

And  so  to  earth  again  we  trust 
What  came  from  dust,  and  turns  to  dust, 
And  from  the  dust  shall  surely  rise, 
When  the  last  trumpet  fills  the  skies. 

His  soul  is  living  now  in  God, 
Whose  grace  his  pardon  hath  bestowed, 
AVho  through  His  Son  redeemed  him  here 
From  bonds  of  Satan,  sin,  and  fear. 


N' 


HOPE   OF   KESURRECTIOX,    &C.  399 

4  His  trials  and  his  griefs  are  past, 
A  blessed  end  is  his  at  last ; 

He  bore  Christ's  yoke  and  did  His  will, 
And  though  he  died  he  liveth  still. 

5  He  lives  where  none  do  mourn  and  weep, 
And  calmly  shall  this  body  sleep, 

Till  God  shall  death  himself  destroy, 
And  raise  it  into  glorious  joy. 

6  He  suffered  pain  and  grief  below, 
Christ  heals  him  now  from  all  his  woe  ; 
For  him  hath  endless  joy  begun  ; 

He  shines  in  glory  like  the  sun. 

7  Then  let  us  leave  him  to  his  rest, 
And  homeward  turn,  for  he  is  blest ; 
And  we  must  well  our  souls  prepare. 
When  death  shall  come,  to  meet  him  there. 

8  So  help  us  Christ,  our  Hope  in  loss  ; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  cross 
From  endless  death  and  misery  ; 

AVe  praise,  we  bless,  we  worship  Thee  1 


HOPE  OF  RESURRECTION  AND  FUTURE  LIFE. 


450  S.  M.— No.  3. 

ND  must  this  body  die? 
This  mortal  frame  decay? 
And  must  these  active  limits  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clav  ? 


A^ 


2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms, 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 


400  HOl^E   OF   llESUKRECTION,   AC. 

Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives. 

And  ever,  from  the  skies. 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  He  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  iDodies  shine ; 
And  ev'ry  shape,  and  ev'ry  face, 
Look  heav'nly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  M^e  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love ; 
We  would  adore  His  grace  below, 
And  sing  His  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nol)ler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

451  L.  M.— No.  1. 

CHALL  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, 
^     For  ever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 
Canst  Thou  forget  Thy  glorious  work, 
Thy  promise  and  Thy  power  to  save  ? 

2  Shall  life  revisit  dying  worms, 

And  spread  the  joyful  insect's  wing ! 
And,  oh  !  shall  man  awake  no  more 
To  see  Thy  face.  Thy  name  to  sing? 

3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears! 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  sprung, 


HOPE    OF    KKSURllECTIOX,    A.C,  *  401 

Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  Iieav'n  with  praise  and  wonder  rung. 

4  Him,  the  First -^  Fruits,  His  chosen  sons 
Shall  follow  from  the  vanquished  grave ; 
He  mounts  His  throne,  the  King  of  kings, 
His  Church  to  quicken  and  to  save. 

h  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 
Unfold  to  make  His  children  way  ; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

6  The  trump  shall  sound,  the  dust  awake ; 

And  from  tlie  tomb  the  slumb'rers  sjjring; 
Through  heav'n  the  joyful  myriads  rise, 
And  hail  their  Savior  and  their  King. 

452  L.  M.-No.  1. 

T  ET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 
^    That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God ; 
This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine. 
To  live  and  die  entirely  Thine. 

2  On  Christ,  by  faith,  I  fain  would  live. 
From  Him,  my  life,  my  all  receive ; 
To  Him  devote  my  fleeting  hours. 
Serve  Him  alone  with  all  my  powers. 

3  Christ  is  my  eveilasting  all ; 
To  Him  I  look,  on  Him  I  call ; 
He  will  my  ev'ry  want  supply, 
In  time,  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  life,  appear; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here  ; 

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402  HOPE   OF   EESUREECTIOX,    AC. 

Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain ; 
To  live  is  Christ — to  die  is  gain. 

5  Soon  will  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 
Soon  walk  through  ev'ry  golden  street, 
And  sing  on  ev'ry  blissful  plain, 
To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

453  C.  M.— No.  2. 

rPHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
-*-      Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-with'ring  flowers: 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start,  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger,  shiv'ring,  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded'eyes ! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 


HOPE   OF    nESURKECTIOX,    AC.  403 

Kot  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

454  No.  77. 

rrilERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
-■-     To  mourning  wand'rers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  ev'ry  wounded  breast — 
'T  is  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  soft,  a  downy  bed, 

'T  is  fair  as  breath  of  even  ; 
A  couch  for  weary  mortals  spread, 
AVhere  they  may  rest  the  aching  head, 

And  find  repose — in  heaven. 

3  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls. 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven  ; 
AVhen  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
AVhere  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear — but  heaven. 

4  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye. 

To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by. 
The  ev'ning  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene — in  heaven. 

5  There  fragrant  flow'rs  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 
There  joys  divine  disperse  the  gloom: 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 


404  HOPE   OF    RESUKEECTIOX,    &C. 

455  C.  M.— No.  2. 

HTHERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace 
-*■     For  those  with  care  oppressed, 
When  sighs  and  sorr'wing  tears  shall  cease, 
And  all  be  hushed  to  rest: 

2  'T  is  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears, 

And  doubts  that  here  annoy : 
Then  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose. 

Where  storms  assail  no  more ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 
On  that  celestial  shore : 

4  There  purity  with  love  appears. 

And  bliss  without  alloy  ; 
There  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  eternal  joy. 

456  No.  9. 

TESUS,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 
"     Christ,  my  Trust,  is  dead  no  more; 
In  the  strength  this  knowledge  gives, 

Shall  not  all  my  fears  be  o'er? 
Calm,  though  death's  long  night  he  fraught 
Still  with  many  an  anxious  thought? 

2  Jesus,  mj''  Redeemer,  lives, 

And  His  life  I  soon  shall  see ; 
Bright  the  hope  the  promise  gives, 

Where  He  is  I  too  shall  be : 
Shall  I  fear  then?  Can  the  Head 
Rise  and  leave  the  members  dead  ? 


HOPE   OF   RESURRECTION,    AC.  405 

3  Close  to  Him  my  soul  is  bound ! 

In  the  bonds  of  hope  enclasped; 
Faith's  strong  hand  this  soul  hath  found, 

And  the  Rock  hath  firmly  grasped ; 
Death  shall  ne'er  my  soul  remove 
From  her  refuge  in  Thy  love. 

4  I  shall  see  Him  with  these  eyes — 

Him  whom  I  shall  surely  know ; 
Not  another  shall  I  rise  ; 

With  His  love  this  heart  shall  glow  ; 
Only  there  shall  disappear 
Weakness  in  and  round  me  here. 

5  Ye  who  suffer,  sigh,  and  moan. 

Fresh  and  glorious  there  shall  reign ; 
Earthly  here  the  seed  is  sown. 

Heavenly  it  shall  rise  again  ; 
Natural  here  the  death  we  die, 
Spiritual  our  life  on  high. 

6  Body,  be  thou  of  good  cheer, 

In  thy  Savior's  care  rejoice  ; 
Give  not  place  to  gloom  and  fear — 

Dead,  thou  yet  shalt  know  His  voice, 
When  the  final  trump  is  heard. 
And  the  deaf,  cold  grave  is  stirred. 

7  Laugh  to  scorn  both  death  and  hell. 

Laugh  to  scorn  the  gloomy  grave ; 
Caught  into  the  air  to  dwell 

With  the  Lord  who  came  to  save, 
We  shall  trample  on  our  foes, 
jNIortal  weakness,  fear  and  woes. 


406  JUDGMENT. 

8  Only  see  ye  that  your  heart 

Eise  Ijetimes  from  earthly  lust; 
"Would  ye  there  with  Him  have  part, 

Here  obey  your  Lord  and  trust ; 
Fix  your  heart  beyond  the  skies, 
Whither  ve  yourselves  would  rise. 


JUDGMENT. 

457  No.  20. 

T'HE  day  is  surely  drawing  near, 
■*■     AVhen  God's  Son,  the  Anointed, 
Will  with  great  majesty  appear, 

As  Judge  of  all  appointed. 
All  mirth  and  laughter  then  shall  cease, 
When  flames  on  flames  will  still  increase, 
As  the  Apostle  teacheth. 

2  A  trumpet  loud  will  then  resound, 

And  the  whole  earth  be  shaken; 
Then  all  who  in  their  graves  are  found 

Will  from  their  sleep  awaken. 
But  all  that  live  will  in  that  hour, 
By  the  Almighty's  boundless  power, 

Be  changed  at  His  commanding. 

3  A  book  is  opened  then  to  all — 

A  record  truly  telling 
What  each  has  done,  both  great  and  small, 

AVhen  he  on  earth  was  dwelling. 
And  ev'ry  heart  be  clearly  seen, 
And  all  be  known  as  they  have  been, 

In  thout>:hts  and  words  and  actions. 


JUDGMENT.  407 

4  Then  woe  to  those  who  scorned  the  Lord, 

And  sought  but  carnal  x^leasures, 
Who  here  despised  His  precious  Word, 

And  loved  their  earthly  treasures. 
With  shame  and  trembling  will  they  stand, 
And  at  the  Judge's  stern  command 

Must  leave  the  Lord  forever, 

5  O  may  my  name,  dear  Lord,  be  found, 

Free  from  all  condemnation, 
For  Thy  death's  sake,  Thy  pains  and  wounds. 

In  Thy  book  of  salvation. 
I  will  not  doubt: — I  trust  in  Thee  ; — 
From  Satan  Thou  hast  made  me  free, 

And  from  all  condemnation, 

6  Therefore  my  Intercessor  be, 

And  for  Thy  death  and  merit 
Declare  my  name  from  judgment  free, 

With  all  who  life  inherit; 
That  with  my  brethren  I  may  stand 
With  Thee  in  heaven,  our  fatherland. 

Which  Thou  for  us  hast  purchased. 

7  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  do  not  delay, 

O  hasten  our  salvation! 
AYe  often  treinble  on  our  Avay, 

In  fear  and  tribulation. 
Then  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee ; 
Come  mighty  Judge,  come,  make  us  free 

From  ev'ry  evil.     Amenl 


408  JUDG.^IEXT. 

458  S.  M.— No.  3. 

A  XD  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
^     And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discernmg  eyes  I 

2  And  from  His  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ; 
And,  through  the  num'rous  guilty  throng. 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  "  Depart  from  me,  accursed, 

To  everlasting  flame,. 
For  rehel-angels  first  prepared,. 
Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
AVhen  earth  and  heav'n  before  His  face. 
Astonished,,  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  Gosj^el's  cheering  sound, 
"Wliat  joyful  tidings  spread  I 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  His  grace 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  His  cross. 
And  find  salvatiOn  there. 

459  L.  M.— No.  I, 

fTHE  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
-*■     When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away,. 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? 


JUDGMENT.  409 

2  When,  shriv 'ling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heav'ns  together  roll, 
And  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Resounds  the  trumj)  that  wakes  the  dead  ? 

3  0  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day. 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay. 
Be  Thou,  O  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay. 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

460  No.  79. 

I  AY  of  wrath,  that  Day  of  mourning! 
See  fulfilled  the  i)rophet's  Avarning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning ! 


D 


2  0  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
AVhen  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth  ! 

3  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth, 
All  before  the  throne  it  bringeth. 

4  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking; 
All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5  Lo,  the  Book,  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  ])een  recorded  ; 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

6  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth. 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

7  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding. 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing? 


410  JUDGxMEXT. 

8  King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
"Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us! 

9  Think,  kind  Jesus,  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  incarnation; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation ! 

10  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  Cross  of  suffering  bought  me ; 
Shall  such  grace  in  vain  be  brought  me? 

11  Righteous  Judge  of  retribution, 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day's  dread  execution. 

12  Guilty,  now  I  pour  .my  moaning. 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning! 
Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning! 

13  Thou  the  woman  gav'st  remission, 
Heardst  the  dying  thief's  x:)etition : 
Hopeless  else  were  my  condition. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Kescue  me  from  fires  undying  I 

15  With  Thy  favored  sheep,  O  place  me! 
Nor  amid  the  goats  al)ase  me : 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

16  While  the  wicked  are  confounded. 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17  Bows  my  heart  in  meek  submission. 
Strewn  with  ashes  of  contrition ; 
Succor  Thou  mv  lost  condition ! 


ETERNITY.  4il 


18  Day  of  sorrow,. Day  of  Aveepinw, 
AVheii  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
]N[an  aAvakes  in  Thy  dread  kee^^ing! 

19  To  the  rest  Tbon  didst  prepare  me, 
On  Thy  Cross,  O  Christ,  upbear  nie! 
Spare,  O  God,  in  nierey  s^jiare 


me  I 


E^ 


ETERNITY. 

461  No.  80. 

'TERNITY  !  terrific  word  ! 

AVithin  the  heart  a  piercing  sword! 
Beginning  without  ending ! 
Eternity,  unmeasured  time  ! 
I  sink  beneath  the  thought  sublime, 

That  I  to  thee  am  tending: 
Deep  horrors  fill  my  quaking  heart, 
My  lips  in  speech  refuse  to  part. 

2  Eternity  !  0  what  a  pang ! 
Eternity  !  no  serpent's  fang 

Could  send  that  thrill  of  terror  ; 
When  I  revolve  thy  clanking  chains. 
Thy  dark  al)yss  of  deathless  pains, 

My  soul  is  filled  with  horror. 
O  search  the  universe  around, 
No  equal  terror  can  be  found. 

3  Awake,  0  man,  from  sinful  sleep ; 
Henceforth  thy  feet  from  wand'ring  keep; 

Seek  God  by  true  repentance ! 
Awake,  behold  thy  wasting  sand, 
Eternity  is  just  at  hand, 

And  brings  thine  awful  sentence. 


412  ETERNITY. 

This  is  perchance  thy  final  day  ; 
This  hour  thy  soul  may  haste  away. 

4  Eternity  !  terrific  word 

Within  the  heart  a  piercing  sword ! 

Beginning  without  ending ! 
Eternity !  unmeasured  time  ! 
I  sink  beneath  the  thought  sublime, 

That  I  to  thee  am  tending : 
Lord  Jesus,  when  it  pleaseth  Thee, 
Grant  me  Thy  blest  eternity  ! 

462  No.  62. 

4  (.  T^/'AKE,  arise ! "  the  voice  is  calling; 

'  '      The  watchman's  voice  on  quick  ear  falling, 
"Jerusalem,  awake,  arise! 
For  the  midnight  hour  is  fleeting ;  " 
So,  with  clear  voice,  they  stand  repeating: 
"  O  where  are  ye,  ye  virgins  wise  ; 
The  bridegroom  is  at  hand. 
Take  up  your  lamps  and  stand ! 

Hallelujah ! 
Each  wedding  guest 
Fit  for  the  feast. 
Arise,  go  forth  to  meet  your  Lord." 

2  Zion  hears  the  watchman's  singing, 
And  now  with  joyous  heart  upspringing, 

She  stands  and  on  the  call  attends. 
Her  Friend  comes  from  heaven  glorious, 
Strong  in  His  grace,  in  truth  victorious ; 
Her  light  shines  bright,  her  star  ascends. 
"  Now  come,  thou  Blessed  One, 
Lord  Jesus,  God's  own  Son." 


ETERNITY.  413 

Hallelujah! 
We  enter  all 
The  banquet  hall, 
And  feast  there  with  our  heavenly  King. 

"Glory  unto  Thee  be  given, 

By  men  and  by  the  host  of  heaven. 

With  harps  and  with  the  cymbals'  tone. 
Twelve  pearls  are'Thy  city's  portals, 
Wherein  we  dwell  with  the  immortals, 
With  angels  high  around  Thy  throne. 
No  eye  hath  seen  such  sight, 
No  ear  heard  such  delight. 

Hallelujah! 
Thine  hour  is  this, 
O  Heavenly  Bliss, 
Thine  now,  and  shall  be  evermore! " 


]Y 


463  No.  38. 

''HEN  the  Lord  recalls  the  banished. 
Frees  the  captives  all  at  last. 
Every  sorrow  will  have  vanished. 

Like  a  dream  when  night  is  past ; 
Then  shall  all  our  hearts  rejoice, 
And  with  glad  resounding  voice 
We  shall  praise  the  Lord  who  sought  us, 
For  the  freedom  He  hath  wrought  us. 

2  Lift  Thy  hand  to  aid  us.  Father, 

Let  the  end  of  exile  come, 
And  Thy  scattered  servants  gather 

In  their  longed  for,  promised  home. 
Steep  and  weary  is  the  way, 
Shorten  Thou  the  sultry  day. 


0^ 


414  ETERXITV. 

Faithful  warriors  hast  Thou  found  us  ? 
Let  Thy  peace  for  aye  surround  us. 

3  In  that  peace  we  reap  in  gladness 

AVhat  was  sown  in  tearful  showers ; 

There  the  fruit  of  all  our  sadness 
Ripens, — there  the  pahn  is  ours ; 

There  our  God  ui)on  His  throne 

Is  our  full  Reward  alone. 

They  who  lived,  who  died  unto  Him, 

Sheaves  of  gladness  bring  there  through  Him. 

464  C.  M.-No.  2. 

|N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand. 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  liai)py  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 
That  rises  to  my  sight! 

Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  O'er  all  those  wide  extended  i^lains 
Shines  one  eternal  day ; 

There  God,  the  Sun,  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  cliilling  winds,  no  poisonous  breath, 
Can  reach  that  heahhful  shore; 

Sickness  and  sorrow,  i)ain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reacli  that  happy  place. 
And  be  forever  blest? 

AVhen  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  His  bosom  rest? 


ETERNITY.  415 

465  S.  M.-No.  3. 

MY  Father's  house  on  high, 
^^    Home  of  my  soul !  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 

2  Ah  !  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above ! 

3  Yet  clouds  will  intervene. 

And  all  my  prospect  flies ; 
Like  Noah's  dove,  I  flit  between 
Rough  seas  and  stormy  skies. 

4  Anon  the  clouds  depart, 

The  winds  and  waters  cease, 
AVhile  sweetly  o'er  my  gladdened  heart 
Expands  the  bow  of  peace. 


466 


C.  M.— No.  2. 
JERUSALEM!  my  happy  home! 
^     Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy  and  peace  and  thee? 

When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heav'n-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 

And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

There  happier  bow'rs  than  Eden's  bloom. 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats!  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 

I  onwai'd  press  to  you. 


41G  ETERNITY. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  j^rophets,  there, 

Around  my  Savior  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 
AYill  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem  !  ni}'  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  Thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joy  shall  see. 

467  Ko.  13. 

ERUSALEM  the  golden ! 
With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  O  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there, 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare ! 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 
All  jubilant  with  song, 

A  nd  bright  with  many  an  angel. 
And  all  the  martyr-throng: 

The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 
The  daylight  is  serene. 

The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  with  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David, 
And  there,  from  care  released. 


J 


417 


The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 
The  shout  of  them  that  feast; 

And  the}--  who  with  their  Leader 
Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 

Forever  and  forever 
Are  dad  in  robes  of  white. 

4  Jerusalem  the  golden, 

Shall  I  e'er  see  thy  face  ? 

0  svveet  and  pleasant  city, 
Shall  I  e'er  win  thy  grace? 

1  have  the  hope  within  me 
To  comfort  and  to  bless  ; 

Shall  I  e'er  win  the  prize  itself? 
O  my  Redeemer,  yes ! 

468  No.  81. 

ERUSALEM,  thou  city  fair  and  high, 
Would  God  I  were  in  thee ! 
My  longing  heart  fain,  fain  to  thee  would  fly, 

It  will  not  stay  with  me; 
Far  over  vale  and  mountain, 

Far  over  field  and  plain. 
It  hastes  to  seek  its  Fountain, 
And  quit  this  world  of  pain. 

2  0  happy  day,  and  yet  far  happier  hour, 
"When  wilt  thou  come  at  last? 
When  fearless  to  my  Father's  love  and  power, 

Whose  promise  standeth  fast. 
My  soul  I  gladly  render, 

For  surely  will  His  hand 
Lead  her,  with  guidance  tender, 
To  heaven,  her  fatherland. 
27 


J 


418  ETERNITY, 

3  A  moment's  space,  and  gently,  wondronslv, 

Released  from  earthh'  ties, 
The  fiery  car  shall  bear  her  up  to  thee, 

Through  all  these  lower  skies, 
To  yonder  shining  regions, 

AVhere  down,  to  meet  her,  come 
The  blessed  angel -legions, 

And  bid  her  welcome  home. 

4'  O  Zion,  hail !  Bright  city,  now  unfold 

The  gates  of  grace  to  me  ! 
How  many  a  time  I  longed  for  thee  of  old, 

Ere  yet  I  Avas  set  free 
From  yon  dark  life  of  sadness. 

Yon  world  of  shadowy  nought. 
And  God  had  given  the  gladness, 

The  heritage  I  sought. 

5  O  what  the  tribe,  or  what  the  glorious  host. 

Comes  sweeping  swiftly  down  ? 
The  chosen  ones  of  earth  who  wrought  the  most. 

The  Church's  brightest  crown, 
Our  Lord  hath  sent  to  meet  me. 

As  in  the  far  off  years 
Their  words  oft  came  to  greet  me, 

In  yonder  land  of  tears. 

6  The  Patriarchs'  and  Prophets'  noble  train, 

With  all  Christ's  followers  true, 
Who  bore  the  cross  and  could  the  worst  disdain 

That  tyrants  dared  to  do, 
I  see  them  shine  forever, 

All  glorious  as  the  sun, 
'Mid  light  that  fadeth  never, 

Their  perfect  freedom  won. 


419 


7  And  Avhen  within  that  lovely  Paradise 

At  last  I  safely  dwell, 
From  out  my  soul  what  songs  of  bliss  shall  rise. 

What  joy  my  lips  shall  tell, 
While  holy  saints  are  singing 

Hosannas  o'er  and  o'er, 
Pure  hallelujah's  ringing, 

Around  me  evermore. 

8  Innumerous  choirs  before  the  shining  throne 

With  harp  and  trumpet  raise 
Glad  notes,  till  heav'ns  vast  halls  vibrate  the  tone 

Of  their  melodious  praise, 
And  all  its  host  rejoices. 

And  all  its  blessed  throng 
Unite  their  myriad  voices 

In  one  eternal  song ! 


DOXOLOGIES. 


IAMBIC. 

S.  M.— No.  3. 
rrO  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
-■-     And  Spirit,  glory  be. 
Praise  to  the  Holy  Three  in  One, 
To  all  eternity. 

C.  M.— No.  2. 

rrO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-*-     The  God,  whom  we  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

L.  M.— No.  1. 
pRAISE  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
•*■      Praise  Him  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host. 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

No.  6. 
rrO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
-*■     And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given. 
By  all  in  earth  and  all  in  heaven  ; 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now  and  shall  be  evermore. 
(420) 


DOXOLOGIES.  421 

No.  73. 
rrO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-*•     The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host, 

And  saints  on  earth  adore  ; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
And  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

No.  55. 

rrO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
-^     And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

The  God  of  our  salvation, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 

In  endless  adoration. 


rrO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
-*-     Eternal  One  in  Tliree, 

As  was  and  is  for  ever, 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 

rrO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
■'■  And  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed  ; 
As  heretofore.  And  shall  be  so 
It  was,  is  now,  forevermore. 

rrO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
-■-      And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

All  praise  be  given : 
Crown  Him  in  every  song; 
To  Him  our  hearts  belong  : 
Let  all  His  praise  prolong 

On  earth,  in  heaven. 


No.  23. 


No.  24. 


No.  71. 


422  DOXOLOGIES. 

TROCHAIC. 


10 


11 


7s.— No.  4.- 

HOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One ! 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 


P 


P^ 


7s. — No.  4.* 
iRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him  all  below  the  sky ; 
Praise  Him  all  ye  heavenly  host, — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

12  8s.7s.— No.  5. 
fEAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

13  No.  11. 

pPAISE  the  God  of  all  creation ; 

-*■      Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love ; 

Praise  the  Lamb,  our  Expiation, 

Priest  and  King,  enthroned  above ; 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  Salvation, 

Him,  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  great  Jehovah  give. 

14  No.  19. 
EEAT  Jehovah  we  adore  Thee, 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne ; 
*(Nos.  10  &  11  may  be  sung  as  one,  to  7s,  8  lines.) 


G' 


DOXOLOGIES.  423 


15 


16 


17 


18 


Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


p  LORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
^     Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Everlasting  Three  in  One: 
Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 


No.  29. 


No.  68u 


FATHER,  Spirit,  Son, 
Ploly  Three  in  One  ! 
God  of  gra^e  and  great  salvation 
Thine  be  pfaise  and  adoration^ 
As  the  ages  run, — 
Holy  Three  in  One. 


No.  27. 


No.  69, 


p  LORY  be  to  God  most  high, 
^     Glor}^  to  the  Savior, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
NoWj  henceforth,  forever. 

■pATHER,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
-^      Endless  One  in  Three, 
Now,  henceforth,  forever. 
Glory  be  to  Thee, 

19  No.  31. 

A  FATHER  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  addressed, 
^  With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  blestj 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from  heaven; 
.  As  waSj  and  is  now^  and  shall  ever  be  given. 


DR,   3IARTIX  LUTHJEB'S 


THE  TEX  COMMANDMENTS, 

As  the  Head  of  the  Family  should  teach  them  in  all  Sim- 
pi  icity  to  his  Household. 

THE  FIRST  COMMANDMENT. 
Thou  shalf  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

"What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 
We  should  fear,  love,  and  trust  in  God  above  all  tilings. 

THE  SECOND  COMMANDMENT. 
T7«0M  Shalt  not  take  the  name  of  (he  Lord  thy  God  in  vain, 

\Yhat  does  this  mean  ?    Answer  : 
We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that  "vre  may  not  curse,  swear, 
use  \viicheraft,  lie  or  deceive  hy  His  name  ;  hut  call  upon  it  in 
every  trouble,  pray,  praise,  and  give  thanks. 

TflE  THIRD  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  Shalt  sanctify  the  holy-day. 

"What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that  we  may  not  despise  preaching 
and  His  Word  ;  but  hold  it  sacred,  and  gladly  hear  and  learn  it. 

THE  FOURTH  COMMANDMENT. 

TTiou  shalt  honor  thy  father  avd  thy  mother,  that  it  may  he  well 
with  thee,  and  thou  mmjest  live  long  on  the  earth. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 
We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that  we  may  not  despise  our 
parents  and  masters,  nor  provoke  them  to  anger  ;  but  give  them 
honor,  serve  and  obey  them,  and  hold  them  in  love  and  esteem^ 

THE  FIFTH  COMMANDMENT. 
Tliou  shalt  not  kill. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 
We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that  we  may  not  hurt  nor  harm 
our  neighbor  in  his  body ;  but  help  and  befriend  him  in  every 
bodily  need. 

(424) 


THE   TEX    COMMANDMENTS.  425 

THE  SIXTH  COMMAXDMEXT. 

Tliou  Shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

What  does  tliis  mean  ?    Answer : 
We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that  Ave  may  lead  a  chaste  and 
decent  life  in   word  and  deed,  and  each  love  and  lionor  his 
spouse. 

THE   SP:VEXTII   COMMAXDMEXT. 

Thou  shalt  not  ^tcal. 

What  does  this  mean?    Answer: 

We  should  fear  and  lovo  God,  that  avc  may  not  take  our  neighbor's 
money  or  goods,  nor  t^et  them  hy  false  ware  or  dcalinsj-;  but  help 
him  to  improve  and  protect  hiy  property  and  business. 

THE  EIGHTH  COMMAXDMEXT. 

Thou  Shalt  vot  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 
What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that  we  may  not  deceitfully  belie, 
betray,  slander,  nor  defame  our  neighbor;  but  defend  liim",  speak 
Avell  of  him,  and  put  the  best  construction  on  everything. 

THE  XIXTH   COMMAXDMEXT. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that  we  may  not  craftily  seek  to 
get  our  neighbor's  Inheritanc'.'  or  house,  r.or  obtain  it  by  a  show 
of  right;  but  help  and  be  of  service  to  him  in  keeping  it. 

THE  TEXTH  COMMAXDMEXT. 

Tliou  ,'<half  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  irife,  vor  hi^  vian-stervanf.  nor 
his  maid-servant,  nor  his  cattle,  nor  anything  that  is  tinj  neighbor's. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 
We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that  we  may  not  estrange,  force 
or  entice  away  from  our  neighbor  his  wife,  servants,  or  cattle ;  but 
urge  them  to  stay  and  do  their  duty. 

Wliat  does  God  say  of  all  these  commandments  ?    Answer : 

He  sni/s  thus:  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealnns  God.  visiting  the 
iniqiiifn  of  tlic  fatliers  7ipon  the  children  imfofhr  third  and  fourth  gen- 
eration of  thrni  that  hate  me,  and  shoiving  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  that  love  me  and.  keep  my  commandments. 

What  does  this  mean  ?  Answer : 
God  threatens  to  punish  all  that  tranaress  these  command- 
ments. Therefore  we  should  f  \ar  His  wrath,  and  not  act  contrary 
to  them.  But  He  promises  grace  and  every  blessing  to  all  that 
keep  these  commandments.  Therefore  Ave  should  also  love  and 
trust  in  Him,  and  Avillingly  do  according  to  His  commandments. 


426  THE   CREED. 


THE  CREED, 


As  the  Head  of  the  Famlhj  should  teach  it  in  all  Simplicity 
to  his  Household. 


THE  FIRST  ARTICLE. 

OF  CREATION. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almigtity,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth. 
What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

T  believe  that  God  has  made  me  and  all  creatures:  that  He  has 
given  me  my  body  and  soul,  eyes,  ears,  and  all  my  members,  my 
reason  and  all  my  senses,  and  still  preserves  them  ;  also  clothing 
and  shoes,  meat  and  drink,  house  and  home,  wife  and  children, 
fields,  cattle,  and  all  my  sroods;  that  He  richly  and  daily  provides 
me  with  all  that  I  need  to  support  this  body  and  life":  that  He 
defends  me  a'zainst  all  danger,  and  guards  and  protects  me  from 
all  evil;  and  all  this  purely  out  of  fatherly,  divine  goodness  and 
mercy,  without  any  merit  or  worthiness  in  me;  for  all  which  it 
is  my  duty  to  tliank  and  praise,  to  serve  and  obey  Him.  Tlais  is 
most  certainly  true. 

THE  SECOND  ARTICLE, 

OF  REDEMPTION. 

And  in  Jesuit  Chrit^f,  His  nvhi  Son,  onr  Lord,  tvho  vas  conceived 
bi/ the  HoJij  Ghoat,  born  of  ihr  \'ir(;i>i  Mart/,  ftiifferat  under  Pontins 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  hiiried;  He  descended  info  hell :  the 
third  day  He  r<')se  again  from  the  dead:  He  ascendeel  info  heaven, 
and  siffefh  af  ihe  right  hand  of  God  flie  Father  Almigtity,  from  thence 
He  sliall  come  to  judge  Vie  quick,  and  itie  dead. 

What  does  this  mean  ?  Answer ; 
I  believe,  that  Jesus  Christ,  true  God.  begotten  of  the  Father 
from  eternity,  and  also  true  man,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  is  my 
Lord,  who  has  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  condemned  creature, 
purchased  and  won  me  from  all  sins,  from  death,  and  from  the 
power  of  the  devil,  not  witli  gold  or  silver,  but  with  His  holy, 
precious  blood  and  with  His  innocent  suffering  and  death,  that  I 
may  be  His  own,  and  live  under  Him  in  His  kingdom,  and  serve 
Him  in  everlasting  righteousness,  innocence,  and  blessedness, 
even  as  He  is  risen  from  the  dead,  lives,  and  reigns  to  all  eternity. 
This  is  most  certainly  true. 

THE  THIRD  ARTICLE. 

OF  SANCTIFICATION. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost:  the  holy  Christian  Church,  the  com- 
munion of  sainfs :  the  forgircness  of  sins';  tlie  resurrection  of  the  body: 
and.  ttie  life  everlasting.    Amen. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 
I  believe  that  I  cannot  by  my  own  reason  or  strength  believe  in 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  or  come  to  Him ;  but  the  Holy  Ghost  has 


THE  lord's  pkayer.  427 

called  me  by  the  Gospel,  enlightened  me  with  His  gifts,  sanctified 
and  kept  me  in  the  true  faitli  ;  even  as  He  calls,  gathers,  enlight- 
ens, and  sanctifies  the  wiiole  Christian  Cliurch  on  earth,  and 
keep.s  it  witli  Jesus  Christ  in  tlie  one  true  faitli;  in  whicli  Chris- 
tian Church  He  daily  and  richly  forgives  all  sins  to  me  and  all 
believers,  and  will  at  the  last  day  raise  up  me  and  all  the  dead, 
and  give  unto  me  and  all  believers  in  Christ  eternal  life.  This  is 
most  certainly  true. 


THE  LORD'S   PRAYER, 

As  the  Head  of  iJie  Family  thouJd  teach  it  in  all  Simplicity 
to  his  Household. 
Our  Father  xvho  art  in  heaven, 

What  does  this  mean ?    Answer: 
God  would  by  these  words  tenderly  invite  us  to  believe  that  He 
is  our  true  Father,  and  that  we  are  His  true  cliildren,  so  that  we 
may  with  all  boldness  and  confidence  ask  Him,  as  dear  children 
ask  their  dear  father. 

THE  FIRST  PETITION. 
Halloxvcd  he  Thy  name. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 
God's  name  is  indeed  holy  in  itself;  but  we  pray  in  this  peti- 
tion that  it  may  be  holy  among  us  also. 

How  is  this  done  ?    Answer : 

When  the  Word  of  God  is  taught  in  its  truth  and  purity,  and 
we  as  the  children  of  God  also  lead  a  holy  life  according"  to  it. 
This  grant  us,  dear  Father  in  heaven.  But  he  that  teaches  and 
lives  otherwise  than  God's  Word  teaches,  profanes  the  name  of 
God  among  us.    From  this  preserve  us,  Heavenly  Father. 

THE  SECOND  PETITION. 
Tliy  kingdom  come. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 
The  kingdom  of    God  comes  indeed  without  our  prayer,  of 
itself;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  come  unto  us  also. 

How  is  this  done  ?    Answer  : 

W^hen  onr  Heavenly  Father  gives  us  His  Holy  Spirit,  so  that  by 
His  grace  we  believe  His  holy  Word  and  lead  a  godly  life,  here  in 
time,  and  hereafter  in  eternity. 

THE  THIRD  PETITION. 

Thy  will  he  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 


428  THE  lord's  prayer. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

The  good  and  gracious  will  of  God  is  done  indeed  without  our 
prayer ;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  be  done  among 
us  also. 

How  is  this  done  ?    Answer : 

When  God  breaks  and  hinders  every  evil  counsel  and  will 
which  would  not  let  us  hallow  God's  name,  nor  let  His  kingdom 
come,  such  as  the  will  of  the  devil,  the  world,  and  our  flesh  ;  but 
strengthens  and  preserves  us  steadfast  in  His  Word  and  faith  unto 
our  end.    Tliis  is  His  gracious  and  good  will. 

THE  FOURTH  PETITION, 

Give  t(s  tliis  day  otir  daily  bread. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

God  gives  daily  bread  indeed  without  our  prayer,  also  to  all  the 
wicked  ;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  He  would  lead  us  to 
know  it,  and  to  receive  our  daily  bread  with  thanksgiving. 

What  is  meant  by  daily  bread  ?    Answer : 
Everything  that  belongs  to  the  support  and  wants  of  the  body, 
such  as  food,  drink,  clothing,  shoes,  house,  home,  field,  cattle, 
money,  goods,  a  pious  spouse,  pious  children,  pious  servants, 

Eious  and  faithful  rulers,  good  government,  good  weather,  peace, 
ealth,  discipline,  lionor,  good  friends,  faithful  neighbors,  and 
the  like. 

THE  FIFTH  PETITION. 

And  forgive  «.s  our  trcspat^scs,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

Wc  pray  in  this  petition  that  our  Father  in  heaven  would  not 
look  upoii  our  sins,  nor  on  their  account  deny  our  prayer;  for  we 
are  worthy  of  none  of  the  things  for  which  we  pray,  neither  have 
we  deserved  them ;  but  that  He  would  grant  them  all  to  us  by 
grace ;  for  we  daily  sin  much,  and  indeed  deserve  nothing  but 
punishment;  so  will  we  also  heartily  forgive  and  readily  do  good 
to  those  who  sin  against  us. 

THE  SIXTH  PETITION. 
And  lead  v.s  not  into  temptation. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

God  indeed  tempts  no  one  ;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that 
God  would  guard  and  keep  us,  so  that  the  devil,  the  world,  and 
our  flesh  may  not  deceive  us,  nor  seduce  us  into  misbelief,  des- 
pair, and  other  great  sliame  and  vice  ;  and  though  we  be  assailed 
by  them,  that  still  we  may  finally  overcome,  and  obtain  the 
victory. 

THE  SEVENTH  PETITION. 

But  deliver  us  from  evil. 


THE   SACRAMENT   OF    HOLY    BAPTISM.  429 

"What  does  this  mean  ?  Answer ; 
We  pray  in  this  petition,  as  the  sum  of  all,  that  our  Father  in 
heaven  would  deliver  us  from  every  evil  of  body  and  soul,  prop- 
erty and  honor,  and  finally,  when  our  last  hoiir  has  come,  grant 
us  a  blessed  end,  and  graciously  take  us  from  this  vale  of  tears  to 
Himself  in  heaven. 

Amen. 

What  does  this  mean  ?    Answer : 

That  I  should  be  certain  that  these  petitions  are  acceptable  to 

our  Father  in  heaven  and  heard  ;  for  He  Himself  has  commanded 

us  so  to  pray,  and  has  ])romised  to  hear  us,    Amen,  Amen,  that 

is,  yea,  yea,  it  shall  be  so. 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  HOLY  BAPTISM, 

As  the  Head  of  the  Family  should  teach  it  in  all  Sim- 
plicity to  his  Household. 

FIRST. 
What  is  Baptism  ?    Answer : 
Baptism  is  not  simple  water  only,  but  is  the  water  compre- 
hended in  God's  command  and  connected  with  God's  Word. 

Which  is  that  Word  of  God?    Answer: 
Christ,  our  Lord,  says  in  the  last  chapter  of  MattheAv:    Go  ye 
and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

SECONDLY. 
What  does  Baptism  give  or  profit?    Answer : 
It  works  forgiveness  of  sin,  delivers  from  death  and  the  de^dl, 
and  gives  eternal  salvation  to  all  who  believe  this,  as  the  words 
and  promises  of  God  declare. 

Which  are  such  words  and  promises  of  God?    Answer: 
Christ,  our  Lord,  says  in  the  last  chapter  of  Mark:    He  that 
believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ;   but  he  that  believeth 
not,  shall  be  damned. 

THIRDLY. 

How  can  water  do  such  great  things  ?  Answer : 
It  is  not  the  water  indeed  that  does  them,  but  the  AVord  of  God 
which  is  in  and  with  the  water,  and  faith  which  trusts  such 
Word  of  God  in  the  water.  For  without  the  AN'ord  of  God  the 
water  is  simple  water,  and  no  baptism.  But  Avith  the  Word  of 
God  it  is  a  baptism,  that  is,  a  gracious  water  of  life  and  a  washing 
of  regeneration  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  as  St.  Paul  says,  Titus,  chapter 
'nrd:  By  the  Avashing  of  regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy 


430  THE   OFFICE   OF    THE   KEYS. 

Ghost,  which  He  shed  on  us  abundantly  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Savior;  that  being  justified  by  His  grace,  we  sliould  be  made 
heirs  according  to  tlie  liope  of  eternal  life.  This  is  a  faithful 
saying. 

FOURTHLY. 

What  does  such  baptizing  with  water  signify  ?    Answer : 

It  signifies  that  the  old  Adam  in  us  should  l)y  daily  contrition 

and  repentance,  be  drowned  and  die  with  all  sins  and  evil  lusts, 

and,  again,  a  new  man  daily  come  forth  and  arise,  who  shall  live 

before  God  in  righteousness  and  purity  forever. 

Where  is  this  written  ?    Answer : 
St.   Patil  says,  Romans,  chapter  sixth :    We  are  buried  with 
Christ  by  baptism  into  death  ;  that  like  as  He  was  raised  up  from 
the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even  so  we  also  should  walk 
in  newness  of  life. 


THE  OFFICE  OF  THE  KEYS, 

As  the  Head  of  the  Family  sliouJd  teach  it  in  all  Sim- 
plicity to  his  Household. 

What  is  the  office  of  the  keys?    Answer: 
It  is  the  peculiar  church  power  Avhich  Christ  has  given  to  His 
Church  on  earth  to  forgive  the  sins  of  penitent  sinners  unto  them, 
but  to  retain  the  sins  of  the  impenitent,  as  long  as  they  do  not 
repent. 

Where  is  this  written  ?  Answer : 
Thus  writes  the  holy  Evangelist  John,  chapter  twentieth:  The 
Lord  Jesus  breathed"  on  His  disciples,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost :  whosesoever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are 
remitted  unto  theni;  and  whosesoever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are 
retained. 

What  do  you  believe  according  to  these  words?  Answer: 
I  believe  that  when  the  called  ministers  of  Christ  deal  with  us 
by  His  divine  command,  especially  when  they  exclude  manifest 
and  impenitent  sinners  from  the  Christian  congregation,  and, 
again,  when  they  absolve  those  who  repent  of  their  sins  and  are 
Avilling  to  amend,  this  is  as  valid  and  certain,  in  heaven  also,  as  if 
Christ,  our  dear  Lord,  dealt  with  us  Himself. 

What  is  confession  ?    AnsAver : 
Confession  embraces  two  parts :  one  is  that  we  confess  our  sins ; 
the  other,  that  we  receive  absolution  or  forgiveness  from  the  con- 
fessor", as  from  God  Himself,  and  in  no  wise  doubt,  btit  firmly 
believe,  that  by  it  our  sins  are  forgiven  before  God  in  heaven. 

-or  pastor. 


THE   OFFICE   OF   THE   KEYS,  431 

What  sins  should  we  confess  ?    Answer  : 
Before  God  we  should  plead  ,e:uilty  of  all  sins,  even  of  those 
which  we  do  not  know,  as  we  do  in  the  Lord's  Prayer ;  but  before 
the  confessor  we  should  confess  those  sins  only  which  we  know 
and  feel  in  our  hearts. 

Which  are  these  ?    Answer : 

Here  consider  your  station  according  to  the  Ten  Command- 
ments, whether  you  are  a  father,  mother,  son,  daughter,  master, 
mistress,  servant ;  whether  you  have  been  disobedient,  unfaith- 
ful, slothful ;  whether  you  have  grieved  any  person  by  word  or 
deed;  whether  you  have  stolen,  neglected  or  wasted  aught,  or 
done  other  injury. 

Pray,  give  me  a  brief  form  of  confession.     Answer: 

Say  to  the  confessor,  Reverend  and  dear  Sir,  I  beseech  you  to 
hear  my  confession,  and  pronounce  forgiveness  to  me,  for  God's 
sake. 

Proceed ! 

I,  a  poor  sinner,  confess  myself  before  God  guilty  of  all  sins. 
Especially  do  I  confess  before  you  that  I  am  a  servant,  <tc. ,  but, 
alas !  I  serve  my  master  unfaithfully ;  for  in  this  and  in  that  I 
have  not  done  Avhat  they  commanded  me  ;  I  have  provoked  them 
to  anger  and  profane  words,  have  been  negligent,  and  have  not 
prevented  injury,  have  been  immodest  in  words  and  deeds,  have 
quarreled  with  my  equals,  have  murmured  and  used  profane 
words  against  my  mistress,  &c.  For  all  this  I  am  sorry,  and  im- 
plore grace ;  I  promise  amendment. 

A  master,  or  mistress  may  say : 

Especially  do  I  confess  before  you  that  I  have  not  faithfully 
trained  my  cliildren  and  household  to  the  glory  of  God  ;  I  have 
used  profane  language,  set  a  bad  example  by  in'decent  words  and 
deeds,  have  done  my  neighbor  harm  and  spoken  evil  of  him,  have 
overcharged  and  given  false  ware  and  short  measure  ; — 

and  whatever  else  he  has  done  against  God's  Commandments 
and  his  station,  &c. 

Then  shall  the  confessor  say : 

God  be  merciful  to  thee,  and  strengthen  thy  faith.    Amen. 

Furthermore : 

Dost  thou  believe  that  my  forgiveness  is  God's  forgiveness? 
Answer : 

Yes,  I  believe. 

Then  he  shall  say : 

Be  it  unto  thee  as  thou  believest.  And  I,  by  the  command  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  forgive  thee  thy  sins,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

Depart  in  peace. 


4i62  THE   SACRAMENT   OF   THE   ALTAR. 

THE  SACRAMENT  OF  THE  ALTAR, 

As  tlie.  Head  of  the  Family  should  teach  it  in  all  Sim- 
pliciiy  to  his  Household. 

What  is  the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar?    Answer: 

It  is  the  true  bod}-  and  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  under 
the  bread  and  wine,  ff)r  us  Cliristians  to  eat  and  to  drink,  insti- 
tuted by  Christ  Himself. 

Where  is  this  written  ?    Answer : 

The  holy  Evangelists,  Matthew,  Mark,  Luke,  and  St.  Paul, 
write  thus: 

Our  Lord  Jesiis  Clirist,  the  same  night  in  which  He  was  betrayed, 
took  bread ;  and  wJieii  He  liad  fjiven  tlianks,  He  brake  it,  and  gate  it 
to  His  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  cat;  tids  is  my  body,  wliich  is  given 
for  you;  tit  is  do  in.  remembrance  of  vie. 

After  the  same  manner  also  He  took  the  ciip,  when  He  had-  snppcd, 
gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying.  Take,  dri)tk  ye  all  of  it;  this 
cup  is  the  new  tckament  in  my  blood\  which  is  shed\for  you  for  the 
remission  of  sins:  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  'in  remembrance 
of  me. 

What  is  the  benefit  of  such  eating  and  drinking?    Answer: 

That  is  shown  us  by  these  words,  "  Given  and  slicd  for  you  for 
the  remission  of  sins"  :  namely,  that  in  the  Sacrament  forgiveness 
of  sin,  life,  and  salvation  are  given  us  through  these  words.  For 
where  there  is  forgiveness  of  sin,  there  is  also  life  and  salvation. 

How  can  bodily  eating  and  drinking  do  such  great  things? 
Answer : 

It  is  not  the  eating  and  drinking,  indeed,  thai  does  them,  but 
the  words  here  written,  "  Given,  and  shed  for  you  for  the  remis- 
sion of  sins"  ;  which  words,  beside  the  bodily  eating  and  drink- 
ing, are  the  chief  thing  in  the  Sacrament ;  and  he  that  believes 
these  words,  has  what  they  say  and  express,  namely,  the  forgive- 
ness of  sins. 

Who,  then,  receives  such  Sacrament  worthily?    Answer: 

Fasting  and  bodily  preparation  is,  indeed,  a  fine  outward  train- 
ing; but  he  is  truly  worthy  and  well  prepared  who  has  faith  in 
these  words,  "  Given,  and  shed  for  you  for  the  remission  of  sins." 
But  he  that  does  not  believe  these  words,  or  doubts,  is  unworthy 
and  unprepared;  for  the  words,  "For  you,"  require  all  hearts 
to  l^elieve. 


HOW  THE  HEAD  OF  THE  FAMILY 

Should  teach  his  Household  to  })ray,  Morning  and  Evening. 

MORNING   PRAYER. 
In  the  name  of  God  the  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 
I  thank  Thee,  my  Heavenly  Father,  through'jesus  Christ,  Thy 


TAKLE   OF    DUTIES.  433 

dear  Son,  that  Thou  liast  kept  me  this  night  from  all  harm  and 
danger:  ami  I  pray  Tliee  tliat  Thou  wouldst  keep  me  this  day 
alfeo  from  siu  and  every  evil,  that  all  my  doings  and  life  may 
please  Thee.  For  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  myself,  my  body 
and  soul,  and  all  things.  Let  Tliy  holy  angel  be  v/ith  me,  that 
the  wicked  foe  may  have  no  power  over  me.    Ameu. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

In  the  name  of  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

1  thank  Thee,  my  lieavenly  Father,  througii  Jesus  Christ,  Tliy 
dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  graciously  kept  me  this  day  ;  and  I  pray 
Thee  that  Tiiou  wouldst  forgive  me  all  my  sins  where  I  have 
done  wrong,  and  graciously  keep  me  tliis  night  For  into  Thy 
hands  I  commend  myself,  my  l)ody  and  soul,  and  all  things.  Le't 
Thy  holy  angel  be  \vith  me,  tiiat  the  wicked  foe  may  have  no 
power  over  me.     Amen. 


HOW  THE  HEAD  OF  THE  FAMILY 

Slmuld  teach  his  Household  to  ask  a  Blessing  and 
return  Thanks^ 

A.      BEFORE  EATING, 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  Thou  givest  them 
their  meat  in  due  season  ;  Tiiou  opeuest  Thy  hands  and  satisfiest 
the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

Lord  (fod.  Heavenly  Fatlier,  bless  us  and  these  Thy  gifts  which 
we  receive  from  Thy  bountiful  goodness,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
our  LorcL    Ameu. 

B.      AFTER  EATING. 

O  give  thanks  unto  tlie  Lord,  for  He  is  good;  for  His  mercy 
cndureth  forever.  lie  givetii  food  t-)  all  ilesli :  He  giveth  to  the 
beast  his  food;  and  to  tiie  young  ravens  which  cry.  He  delight- 
eth  not  in  the  strengtli  of  a'horse.  He  taketh  not  pleasure  in'the 
legs  of  a  man.  Tlie  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  Him, 
in'thosc  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

We  thank  Thee,  Lord  God,  Heavenly  Father,  through  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord,  for  all  Thy  benefits,  who  livest  and  reignest  for 
ever  and  ever.    Amen. 


TABLE  OF   DUTIES; 

Or,  Certain  Passages  of  Scriptttre  for  Various  Holy  Orders 
and  Estates,  vherebg  these  are  severally  to  he  admonished 
of  their  Office  and  Duty. 

To  Bishops,  Pastors,  and  Preachers. 
A  bishop  must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife,  vigilant, 

sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospitality,  apt  to  teach ;   not 

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434  TABLE   OF   DUTIES. 

given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre ;  but  patient, 
not  a  brawler,  not  covetous :  one  that  riileth  well  his  own  house, 
having  his  children  in  subjection  Avith  all  gravity;  not  a  novice. 
Holding  fast  the  faithful  words  as  he  hath  been  taught,  that  he 
may  be  able  by  sound  doctrine  both  to  exhort  and  convince  the 
gainsayers.    1  Tim.  8,  2.  3.  4.  6.    Tit.  1,  9. 

Vt'hat  the  Hearers  owe  to  their  Pastois. 

Eat  and  drink  such  things  as  they  give:  for  the  laborer  is 
worthy  of  his  hire.    Luke  10,  7. 

Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained,  that  they  which  preach  the 
gospel  should  live  of  the  gospel.    1  Cor.  9, 14. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  communicate  unto  him  that 
teacheth  in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived;  God  is  not 
mocked  ;  for  whatsoever  a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap. 
Gal.  6,  0.  7. 

Let  the  elders  that  rule  Avell  be  counted  worthy  of  double 
honor,  especially  they  who  labor  in  the  word  and  doctrine.  For 
the  Scripture  sa'ith,  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox  that  treadeth 
out  the  corn  ;  and  the  laborer  is  worthy  of  his  reward.  1  Tim.  5, 
17.  18. 

And  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  know  them  which  labor 
among  you,  and  are  over  you  in  the  Lord  and  admonish  you; 
and  to  esteem  them  very  highly  in  love  for  their  work's  sake. 
And  be  at  peace  among  yourselves.    1  Tliess.  5, 12.  13. 

Obey  them  that  have  the  rule  over  you,  and  submit  yourselves ; 
for  they  watch  for  your  souls,  as  they  that  must  give  account, 
that  they  may  do  it  "with  joy,  and  not  with  grief;  for  that  is  un- 
profitable for  Vou.    Heb.  13,  17. 

Of  Civil  Govomment. 

Let  every  soul  bo  subject  unto  the  higher  powers.  For  there  is 
no  power  but  of  God:  the  ])Owers  that  be  are  ordained  of  God. 
Whosoever  therefore  resistetii  the  power,  resisteth  the  ordinance 
of  God ;  and  they  that  resist  shall  receive  to  themselves  damna- 
tion. For  rulers  "are  not  a  terror  to  good  Avorks,  but  to  the  evil. 
Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power?  do  that  which  is 
good,  and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same  :  for  he  is  the  min- 
ister of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil, 
be  afraid ;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword  in  vain :  for  he  is  the 
minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to  execute  wrath  upon  him  that 
doeth  qyW.    Rom,  13,  1-4. 

Of  Subjects. 

Render  unto  Cesar  the  things  which  are  Cesar's;  and  unto  God 
the  things  that  are  God's.     Matth.  22,  21. 

Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be  subject,  not  only  for  wrath,  but 
also  for  conscience'  sake.  For,  for  tliis  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also : 
for  they  are  God's  ministers,  attending  continually  upon  this 
v:'ry  thing.  Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues :  tribute,  to  whom 
tribute  is  due ;  custom,  to  Avhora  custom;  fear,  to  whom  fear; 
honor,  to  whom  honor.    Rom.  13,  5-7. 

I  exhort,  tlierefore,  that,  first  of  all,  supplications,   prayers,  . 
intercessions,  and  giving  of  tlianks  be  made  for  all  men ;    for" 
kings,  and  for  all  that  are  in  authority ;  that  we  may  lead  a  quiet 


TABLE    OF    DUTIES,  435 

and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty.  For  this  is  good 
and  ac(!eptable  in  the  sight  of  God  oar  Savior.    1  Tim.  2,  1-3. 

Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  principalities  and  powers,  to 
obey  magistrates,  to  be  ready  to  every  goodworlc.    Tit.  3,  1. 

Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man  for  tlie  Lord's 
salce :  whether  it  be  to  the  king,  as  supreme  ;  or  nnto  governors, 
as  unto  them  that  are  sent  by  him  for  the  punishment  of  evil- 
doers, and  for  the  praise  of  tliem  that  do  well.    1  Pet.  2,  13.  14. 

To  Husbands. 

Liliewise,  ye  husbands,  dwell  with  them  according  to  knowl- 
edge, giving  honor  unto  the  wife,  as  unto  the  weaker  vessel,  and 
as  being  heirs  together  of  the  grace  of  life;  tliat  your  prayers  be 
not  hindered.  And  be  not  bitter  against  tliem.  1  Pet.  3,  7.  Col. 
3,  19. 

To  Wives. 

Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  husbands,  as  unto  the 
Lord.     Eph.  5,  22. 

Even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham,  calling  him  lord;  whose 
daughters  ye  are,  as  long  as  ye  do  well,  and  are  not  afraid  with 
any  amazement.     1  Pet.  3,  5.  6. 

To  Parents. 
And,  ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  wrath :  but  bring 
tiiem  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord.    Eph.  6,  4. 

To  Children. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  tlie  Lord:    for  this  is  right. 

Honor  tiiy  father  and  mother ;  which  is  the  first  commandment 

with  promise :    that  it  may  be  well  with  thee,  and  tliou  mayest 

live  long  on  the  earth.     Eph.  6,  1-3. 

To  Scrrants,  Hired  Men,  and  Laborers. 

Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are  your  masters  according 
to  the  flesh,  with  f  jur  and  trembling,  in  singleness  of  your  heart, 
as  unto  Christ;  not  Avith  eye-service,  as  men-pleasers;"but  as  the 
servants  of  (Jlirist,  doing  the  will  of  God  from  the  lieart;  witii 
good  will  doing  service,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men  :  knowing 
that  whatsoever  good  thing  any  man  doeth,  the  same  shall  he 
receive  of  the  Lord,  whether  iie  be  bond  or  free.    Eph.  6,  5-8. 

To  Masters -and  iristresses. 
And,  ye  masters,  do  the  same  things  unto  them,  forbearing 
threatening:    knowing   that   your   master   also    is   in    heaven: 
neither  is  tliere  respect  of  persons  with  him.    Eph.  G,  9. 

To  the  Young  in  general. 

Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto  the  elder.  Yea, 
all  of  you  be  sul^ject  one  to  another,  and  be  clothed  with  humil- 
ity:  for  God  resisteth  the  ])roud,  a\i(l  givetli  grace  to  the  humble. 
Humble  yourselves,  therefore,  under  the  mighty  hand  of  God, 
that  He  may  exalt  you  in  due  time.    1  Pet.  5,  5.  6. 


436  THE    AUGSBL'RG    CONFESSION. 

To  Widows. 
Now  she  that  is  a  widow  indeed,  and  desolate,  trusteth  in  God, 
and  continueth  in  supplications  and  prayers  night  and  day.    But 
she  that  liveth  in  pleasures,  is  dead  while  she  liveth.    1  Tim. 
5,  5.  6. 

.To  All  in  Common. 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.    Herein  are  compre- 
hended all  the  commandments.    E,om.  18,  9.     And  persevere  in 
prayer  for  all  men.     1  Tim.  2,  1. 

Let  each  his  lesson  learn  with  care. 
And  all  the  household  well  shall  fare. 


THE  AUGSBURG  CONFESSION; 

OR 

THE  CONFESSION  OF  FAITH, 

Presented  to  Ids  Imperial  Majesty,  Charles  V.,  at  the  Diet  of 
burg,  A.  D.  MDXXX. 

"  I  will  speak  of  Thy  testimonies  also  before  kings,  and  will  not 
be  ashamed."    Psalm  119:  40. 

PREFACE  TO  THE  EMPEROR  CHARLES  V, 

Most  Invincible  Emperor,  Ctesar  Augustus,  most  clement  Mas- 
ter: Inasmuch  as  Your  Imperial  Majesty  has  summoned  a  Con- 
vention of  the  Empire  at  Augsburg,  to  deliberate  in  regard  to  aid 
against  the  Turk,  the  most  atrocious,  the  hereditary,  and  ancient 
enemy  of  the  Christian  name  and  religion,  in  what  way,  to  wit, 
resistance  might  be  made  to  Iiis  rage  and  assaults  by  a  protracted 
and  permanent  preparation  for  war;  because,  moreover,  of  dis- 
sensions in  the  matter  of  our  holy  religion  and  Christian  faith, 
and  in  order  that  in  this  matter  of  religion  the  opinions  and 
judgments  of  divers  parties  might  be  heard  in  eacli  other's  pres- 
ence, might  be  understood  and  weighed  among  one  another,  in 
mutual  charity,  meekness,  and  gentleness,  that  those  things 
which  in  tiie  writings  on  cither  side  have  been  handled  or  under- 
stood amiss,  being  laid  a4do  and  corrected,  these  things  might  be 
harmonized  and  brought  back  to  the  one  simple  truth  and 
Christian  concord;  so  t'hat  hereafter  the  one  unfeigned  and  true 
religion  might  be  embraced  and  preserved  by  us,  so  that  as  we 
are  subjects  and  soldiers  of  the  One  Christ,  wemight  also  live  in 
unity  and  concord  in  the  one  Christian  Church  : 

And  inasmuch  as  We,  the  Electors  and  Princes  whose  names  are 
subscribed,  together  with  others  who  are  conjoined  with  us,  in 
common  with  other  Electors  and  Princes  and  States,  have  been 
called  to  the  aforenamed  Diet,  we  have,  in  order  to  render  most 
humble  obedience  to  the  Imperial  Mandate,  come  early  to  Augs- 
burg, and  with  no  desire  to  boast  would  state  that  Ave  were  among 
the  very  first  to  be  present. 


THE    AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  437 

When,  therefore,  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  among  other  things, 
has  al-o  at  Augslmrg,  at  the  very  beginning  of  these  sessions, 
can-'  d  ilie  iiroiKj^iiion  to  be  made'to  the  Princes  and  States  of  tire 
Enipiie,  that  each  of  the  States  of  the  Empire,  in  virtue  of  the 
Imperial  Edict,  should  propose  and  offer  in  the  German  and  in 
the  Laiiu  language  its  opinion  and  decision;  after  discussion  on 
^V(.'ilne-d;\y  we  replied  to  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  that  on  the  fol- 
low ing  Friday  we  would  offer  on  our  part  the  Articles  oi  onr  Con- 
fe-MOu:  — wlierei'ore,  in  order  that  we  may  do  homage  to  the  will 
of  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  we  now  offer  in  the  mailer  of  religion 
the  conre'->ion  of  our  preachers  and  of  otirselves,  the  doctrine  of 
which,  derived  from  the  Holy  Scripttires  and  pttre  Word  of  God, 
they  have  to  this  time  set  forth  in  our  lands,  dukedoms,  domains, 
and  cities,  and  liave  taught  in  tlie  chuiches.  If  the  otlier  Elec- 
tors, Princes,  and  States  of  the  Empire,  should  in  the  writings,  to 
wit,  in  Latui  and  German,  according  to  the  aforementioned  Im- 
perial Proposition,  produce  their  opinions  in  this  matter  of  relig- 
ion, we  here  in  the  presence  of  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  our  most 
clement  Lord,  offer  our>elves,  prepared,  in  conjunction  with  the 
Princes  and  our  friends  already  designated,  to  compare  views  in  a 
kindly  manner  in  regard  to  mode  and  ways  which  may  be  avail- 
able, so  that,  as  far  as  may  honorably  be  done,  we  may  agree,  and 
the  matter  between  us  of  both  parties  being  peacefullV  discussed, 
witli  no  liateful  contention,  by  God's  help  the  di'-seilsion  might 
be  removed,  and  be  brought  back  to  one  true,  accordant  religion 
(as  we  are  all  sitbjccts  and  soldiers  under  one  Christ,  so  also  we 
ought  to  confess  one  Christ,  in  accordance  with  the  tenor  of  the 
decree  of  Yottr  Imperial  Majesty),  and  all  things  could  be  brought 
back  to  the  trtith  of  God,  which  with  most  fervent  prayers  we  be- 
seech God  to  grant. 

But  if,  as  regards  the  rest  of  the  Electors,Prinees,  and  States,  those 
of  the  otlrer  party,  this  treatment  of  the  matter  of  religion — in  the 
manner  in  which  Your  Imperial  Majesty  lias  wisely  thought  fit  it 
should  be  conducted  and  treated,  to  wit,  with  sticli  a  mittual 
presentation  of  writings  and  calm  conference  between  us — should 
not  go  on,  nor  be  attended  l)y  any  result:  yet  shall  we  leave  a 
clear  testimony,  that  in  no  ma'nner  do  we  evade  anything  which 
can  tend  to  promote  Christian  concord  (anything  which  God  and 
a  good  conscience  allow) ;  and  this  Your  Imperial  Jlajesty  and 
the  other  Electors  and  States  of  the  Empire,  and  all  who  are 
moved  by  a  sincere  love  of  religion  and  concern  for  it,  all  who 
are  willing  to  give  an  eqttitable  hearing  in  this  matter,  will  kind- 
ly gather  and  understand  from  tlie  Confession  of  ourselves  and  of 
ours. 

Since,  moreover,  Yottr  Imperial  ISIajesty  has  not  once  only,  btit 
repratedly  signified  to  the  Electors,  Princes,  and  other  States 
of  tlie  Em]iire ;  and  at  the  Diet  of  Spires,  wliich  was  held  in  the 
year  of  our  Lord  152G,  caused  to  be  recited  and  publicly  i)ro- 
elaimed,  in  accordance  with  the  form  of  Yottr  Im])erial  iiistntc- 
tions  and  commission  given  and  prescribed,  that  Your  Imperial 
Majesty  in  this  matter  of  religion  for  certain  reasons,  stated  in  the 
name  of  Your  Majesty,  was  not  willing  to  determine,  nor  was 
able  to  conclude  touching  anything,  but  that  Your  Imperial 
^Majesty  would  diligently  endeavor  to  have  the  Roman  pontiff,  in 
accordance  with  his  office,  to  assemble  a  general  council :  as  also 


438  THE    AUGSBURG    CONFESSION. 

the  same  matter  was  more  amply  set  forth  a  year  ago  in  the  last 
public  convention,  which  was  held  at  Spires,  where  through  His 
Highness,  Ferdinand,  King  of  Bohemia  and  Hungary,  our  friend 
and  clement  Lord,  afterward  througli  the  Orator  and  tlie  Imperial 
Commissioners,  Your  Inii^erial  Majesty,  among  other  proposi- 
tions, caused  these  to  he  made,  that  Your  Imperial  Majesty  had 
known  and  pt)ndered  the  resolution  to  convene  a  council,  formed 
by  the  representatives  of  Your  Imperial  M-ijesty  in  the  Empire, 
and  by  the  Imperial  President  and  Counsellors,  and  by  the 
Legates  of  other  Htates  convened  at  Ratis'oon,  and  this  Your  Im- 
perial Majesty  also  judged  that  it  would  be  useful  to  assemble  a 
council,  and  because  the  matters  Avliich  were  to  be  adjusted  at 
this  time  between  Your  Imperial  Majesty  and  the  Roman  pontiff 
were  approaching  agreement  and  Christian  reconciliation.  Your 
Imperial  Majesty  did  not  doubt  but  that  the  Pope  could  be  in- 
duced to  summon  a  general  council:  Avherefore  Your  Imperial 
Majesty  signified  that  Your  Imperial  Majesty  would  endeavor  to 
bring  it  to  pass  that  the  chief  pontiff,  together  with  Y'our  Imper- 
ial Majesty,  would  consent  at  the  earliest  opportunity  to  issue  let- 
ters for  the  convening  of  such  a  general  council. 

For  the  event,  therefore,  that  in  tliis  matter  of  religion  the  dif- 
ferences between  us  and  the  other  party  shall  not  have  been 
settled  in  friendship  and  love,  we  liere  present  ourselves  before 
Your  Imperial  ^Majesty,  in  all  obedience,  ready  to  confer  with 
them,  and  to  defend  our  cau^e  in  such  a  general,  free,  and  Chris- 
tian council,  concerning  the  convening  of  which  there  has  been 
concordant  action  and  a  determination  by  agreeing  votes  on  the 
part  of  the  Electors,  Princes,  and  the  other  States  of  the  Empire, 
in  all  the  Imperial  Diets  which  have  been  held  in  tlie  reign  oi 
Your  Imperial  Majesty.  To  this  convention  of  a  general  council, 
as  also  to  Your  Imperial  Majesty,  we  have  in  due  manner  and 
legal  fonn  before  made  our  protestation  and  appeal  in  this  great- 
est and  gravest  of  matters.  To  which  appeal  both  to  Your  Imper- 
ial Majesty  and  a  council  we  still  adhere ;  nor  do  we  intend,  nor 
would  it  be  possible  for  us,  to  forsake  it  by  this  or  any  other 
document,  unless  the  matter  betv/een  us  and  the  other  party 
should,  in  accordance  with  the  tenor  of  the  latest  Imperial  cita- 
tion, be  settled,  adjusted,  and  brought  to  Christian  concord,  in 
friendship  and  love ;  concerning  which  appeal  we  here  also  make 
our  solemn  and  public  declaration. 


CHIEF  ARTICLES  OF  FAITH. 

ARTICLE  L 

OF  GOD. 

The  churches,  with  common  consent  among  us,  teach  that  the 
decree  of  the  Nicene  Synod  concerning  the  unity  of  the  Divine 
Essence  and  of  the  Three  Persons  is  true,  and  without  doubt  to 
be  believed :  to  wit,  that  there  is  one  Divine  Essence  which  is 
called  and  is  God,  eternal,  without  body,  indivisible,  of  infinite 
power,  wisdom,  goodness,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  things, 
visible  and  invisible ;  and  that  yet  there  be  three  persons  of  the 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  439 

same  essence  and  power,  who  also  are  co-eternal,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost.  And  they  use  the  name  of  Person  in 
that  signification  in  which  the  ecclesiastical  writers  have  used  it 
in  this  cause,  to  signify,  not  a  part  or  quality  in  another,  but  that 
which  properly  subsists. 

They  condemn  all  heresies  which  have  sprung  up  against  this 
article,  as  the  Manichees,  who  set  down  two  principles,  one  good 
and  one  evil;  in  the  same  manner  the  Valentinians,  Arians, 
Eunomians,  Mahometans,  and  all  such  like.  They  condemn  also 
the  Samosatenes,  the  old  and  the  new;  who,  when  they  earnestly 
contend  that  there  is  but  one  Person,  craftily  and  wickedly  trifle, 
after  the  manner  of  rhetoricians,  alx)ut  the  Word  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  that  they  are  not  distinct  persons,  but  that  the  Word  signi- 
lies  a  vocal  word,  and  the  Spirit  a  motion  created  in  things, 

ARTICLE  II. 

OF  ORIGINAL  SIN. 

Also  they  teach  that  after  Adam's  fall,  all  men  begotten  after 
the  common  course  of  nature,  are  born  with  sin ;  that  is,  without 
the  fear  of  God,  without  trust  in  Him,  and  with  evil  desire  (con- 
cupiscence) ;  and  that  this  disease,  or  original  fault,  is  truly  sin, 
condemning  and  bringing  eternal  death  now  also  upon  all  that 
are  not  born  again  by  baptism  and  the  Holy  Spirit. 

They  condemn  the  Pelagians  and  others,  who  deny  that  this 
original  fault  is  sin ;  and  who,  so  as  to  lessen  the  glory  of  the 
merits  and  beneflts  of  Christ,  argue  that  a  man  may,  by  the 
strength  of  his  own  reason,  be  justified  before  God. 

ARTICLE  IIL 

OF  THE  SON  OF  GOD. 

Also  they  teach  that  the  Word,  that  is,  the  Son  of  God,  took 
tinto  Him  man's  nature,  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary, 
so  that  there  are  two  natures,  the  Divine  and  the  human,  insepar- 
ably joined  together  in  unity  of  person  ;  one  Christ,  true  God 
and  true  man ;  Who  was  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Who  truly 
suffered,  was  crucified,  died,  and  was  buried,  that  He  might  re- 
concile the  Father  unto  us,  and  might  be  a  sacrifice,  not  only  for 
original  guilt,  but  also  for  all  actual  sins  of  men. 

The  Same  also  descended  into  hell,  and  truly  rose  again  the 
third  day.  Afterward  He  ascended  into  the  heavens,  that  He 
might  sit  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Father  and  reign  forever  and 
have  dominion  over  all  creatures,  might  sanctify  those  that 
believe  in  Him,  by  sending  the  Holy  Spirit  into  their  hearts  to 
rule,  comfort,  and  quicken  them,  and  to  defend  them  against 
the  devil  and  the  power  of  sin. 

The  same  Christ  shall  come  again  visibly  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead,  &.c,,  according  to  the  Apostles'  Creed. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

OF  JUSTIFICATION. 

Also  they  teach,  that  men  cannot  be  justified  before  God  by 
their  own  powers,  merits,  or  works,  but  are  justified  freely  for 
Christ's  sake,  through  faith,  when  they  believe  that  they  are  re- 


440  THE    AUGSBURG    COXFPZSSIOX. 

ceived  into  favor,  and  their  sins  are  forgiven  for  Christ's  sake. 
Who  by  Ilis  death  lias  satisfied  for  our  sins.  This  faith  God 
iniputeii  for  righteousness  before  Him.     Rom.  iii.  and  iv. 

ARTICLE  V. 

OF  THE  MIXISTUY  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

That  we  may  obtain  tliis  ftiith,  the  ministry  of  teaching  the 
gospel,  and  administering  the  sacraments,  was  instituted. 

For  by  the  word  and  sacraments,  as  by  instnaments,  the  Holy 
Spirit  is  given  ;  Who  works  faith,  where  and  wlien  it  pleases  God', 
in  those  tliat  liear  the  gosi»el,  to-wit,  that  Go<l,  not  for  the  sake  of 
our  merits,  but  for  Christ's  sake,,  justifk^s  those  who  believe  that 
tliey  fo-r  Christ's  sake  are  received  into  favor. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists  and  others,  Avho  imagine  that 
the  Holy  Spirit  is  given  to  men  without  the  outward  woul,  tlirough 
their  own  preparations  and  w  orks. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

OF  NEW  OBEDIENCE. 

Also  they  teach  that  this^  faith  shmild  bring  forth  good  fruits, 
and  that  men  ought  to  do  good  works  commanded  of  God,  be- 
cause it  is  (ioil's  will,  and  not  on  any  confidence  of  merituig  jus- 
tification before  God  by  their  wf>rks. 

For  remission  of  sins' and  justification  is  apprehended  by  faith, 
as  also  the  voice  of  Christ  witnesses:  "  When  ye  liave  done  all 
these  things,  say,  we  are  unprofitable  servants."    (Luke  17:  10.) 

The  same,  also,  the  ancient  writers  of  the  church  teach;  for 
Ambrose  says;  "This  is  ordained  of  God,  that  he  Avho  believes 
m  Christ,  shall  be  saved,  without  works,  by  faith  alone,  freely 
receiving  remission  of  sins." 

ARTICLE  VII. 

OF  THE  CHURCH. 

They  likewise  teach,  that  one  holy  church  is  to  continue  for- 
ever. Bi;t  the  church  is  the  congregation  of  saints,  in  wiiich 
the  gospel  is  rightly  taught,  and  the  sacraments  righty  admin- 
istered. 

And  unto  the  tnie  unity  of  the  ehxirch,  it  issiafficient  to  agree 
concerning  the  doctrine  of  the  gospel  and  the  administration  of 
the  sacraments.  Nor  is  it  necessary  that  human  traditions,  rites, 
or  ceremonies  instituted  by  men,  should  be  alike  everywhere  ;  as 
St.  Paul  savs:  "There  is  one  faith,  one  baptism,  one  God  and. 
Father  of  aU."    (Eph.  4 :  4.5.) 

ARTICLE  YIIL 

WHAT  THE  CHURCH  IS? 

Tliough  the  church  be  pro])erly  tlie  congregation  of  saints  and 
true  believers,  yet,  seeing  that  in  this  life  many  hypocrites  and 
evil  persons  are' mingled  with  it,  it  is  lawful  to  us'e  tlie  sacraments 
administered  by  eWl  men,  according  to  tlie  A'oice  of  Christ :  "The 
Scri]>es  and  the  Pharisees  sit  in  Moses'  seat,"  and  the  words  fol- 
lowing.    (Matth.  23:  2).     And  the  sacraments  and  the  word  are 


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effectual,  by  reason  of   the  institution  and  commandment  of 
Ciirist,  tliough  they  be  delivered  by  evil  men. 

They  condemn  the  Donatists,  and  such  like,  who  denied  that 
it  was'lawful  to  use  the  ministry  of  evil  men  in  the  church,  and 
held  that  the  ministry  of  evil  men  is  useless  and  Avithout  effect. 

ARTICLE  IX. 

OF  BAPTISM. 

Of  Baptism  they  teacli  that  it  is  necessary  to  salvation,  and  that 
by  baptism  the  grace  of  God  is  offered,  and  that  children  are  to  be 
baptized,  who  by  baptism  being  ottered  to  God,  are  received  into 
God's  favor. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists  Avho  reject  the  baptism  of  chil- 
dren, and  aflirm  that  children  are  saved  without  baptism. 

ARTICLE  X. 

OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Of  the  Supper  of  the  Lord  they  teach  that  the  body  and  blood 
of  Christ  are  truly  present,  and  are  communicated  to  those  that 
eat  in  the  Lord's  Supper. 

And  they  disapprove  of  those  that  teach  otherwise. 

ARTICLE  XL 

OF  CONFESSION. 

Cencerning  confession  they  teach  that  private  absolution  ought 
to  be  retained  in  the  churches,  though  an  enumeration  of  all 
transgressions  be  not  necessary  in  confession.  For  this  is  im- 
possible, according  to  the  psalm:  "Who  can  understand  his 
errors?"    (Ps.  19,  12). 

ARTICLE  XII. 

OF  REPENTANCE. 

Concerning  repentance  thf.^y  teach  that  such  as  have  fallen  after 
baptism  may  hnd  remission  of  sins,  at  wliat  time  they  are  con- 
verted, and  tliat  the  church  should  give  absolution  unto  such  as 
return  to  repentance. 

But  repentance  consists  properly  of  these  two  parts.  One  is 
contrition,  or  terrors  stricken  into  the  conscience  through  the 
acknowledgment  of  sin:  the  other  is  faith,  which  is  conceived 
from  the  gospel,  or  absolution,  and  believes  that  for  Christ's  sake 
sins  be  forgiven,  and  comforts  the  conscience,  and  frees  it  from 
terrors.  Then  should  follow  good  works,  which  are  the  fruits  of 
repentance.    (Matth.  3,  8). 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists,  who  deny  that  men  once  justi- 
fied can  lose  the  Spirit  of  God,  and  likewise  those  who  contend 
that  .some  men  may  attain  to  such  a  x)erfection  in  this  life,  that 
they  cannot  sin.  Tlie  Novatians  are  also  condemned,  who  would 
not  absolve  such  as  had  fallen  after  bayttism,  though  they 
returned  to  repentance.  They  also,  that  do  not  teach  that  remis- 
sion of  sins  is  obtained  by  faith,  but  command  us  to  merit  grace 
by  satisfactions,  are  rejected. 


442  THE  AUGSBURG   CONFESSION. 

ARTICLE  XIII. 

OF  THK  USE  OF  THK  SA«RAMENTS. 

Concerning  the  use  of  the  sacraments  they  teach  that  they  were 
ordained,  not  only  to  be  marks  of  profession  among  men,  but 
rathcr'that  they  should  be  signs  and  testimonies  of  the  will  of 
God  towards  us,  set  forth  unto  us  to  stir  up  and  confirm  faith  in 
such  as  use  them.  Tlierefore  tlie  sacraments  must  be  used  so 
that  faith  is  joined  with  them,  which  believes  the  promises  that 
are  offered  and  declared  unto  us  by  the  sacraments. 

Wherefore  they  condemn  those  that  teach  that  the  sacraments 
justify  by  the  work  done,  and  do  not  teach  that  faitli  which 
believes  the  remission  of  sins,  is  requisite  in  the  use  of  the  sacra- 
ments. 

ARTICLE  XIV. 

OF  THE  ECCLESIASTICAL  OFFICE. 

Concerning  the  ecclesiastical  office  they  teach  that  no  one 
should  publicly  in  the  church  teach,  or  administer  the  sacra- 
ments, except  he  be  rightly  called. 

ARTICLE  XV. 

OF  ECCLESIASTICAL  RITES. 

Concerning  ecclesiastical  rites  they  teach,  that  those  rites  are  to 
be  observed  which  may  be  observed  without  sin,  and  are  profit- 
able for  tranquility  and  good  order  in  the  church  :  such  as  are  set 
holydays,  feasts,  and  such  like. 

Yet  concerning  such  things  men  are  admonished,  that  con- 
sciences are  not  to  be  burdened,  as  if  such  service  were  necessary 
to  salvation. 

They  are  also  admonished  that  human  traditions,  instituted  to 
propitiate  God,  to  merit  grace,  and  make  satisfaction  for  sins,  are 
opposed  to  the  gospel  and  the  doctrine  of  faith.  Wherefore  vows 
and  traditions  concerning  meats,  and  days,  and  such  like,  insti- 
tuted to  nierit  gi-ace  and  make  satisfaction  for  sins,  are  useless 
and  contrary  to  the  gospel. 

ARTICLE  XVI. 

OF  CIVIL  AFFAIRS. 

Concerning  civil  affairs  they  teach,  that  such  civil  ordinances 
as  are  lawful,  are  good  works  of  God ;  that  Christians  may  lawful- 
ly bear  civil  oflfice,  sit  in  judgments,  determine  matters  by  the 
imperial  laws,  and  other  laws  in  present  force,  decree  capital 
punishment  according  to  law,  engage  in  just  wars,  act  as  soldiers, 
make  legal  bargains  and  contracts,  hold  property,  take  an  oath 
w  hen  the  magistrates  require  it,  marry  a  wife,  or  be  given  in 
marriage. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists,  who  forbid  Christians  these 
civil  offices. 

They  condemn  also  those  that  place  the  perfection  of  the  gos- 
pel, not  in  the  fear  of  God  and  in  faith,  but  in  forsaking  civil 
offices;  inasmuch  as  the  gospel  teaches  an  e^erlasting  righteous- 
ness of  the  heart.  In  the  meantime  it  does  not  abolish  civil 
government,  or  the  domestic  state,  but  requires  urgently  the  pre- 


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serration  and  maintenance  tliereof,  as  of  God's  own  ordinances, 
and  that  in  such  ordinances  we  should  exercise  love.  Christians, 
therefore,  must  necessarily  obey  their  magistrates  and  the  la\vs, 
save  only  when  they  command  any  sin ;  for  then  they  must 
rather  obey  God  than  me;i.    Acts  6,  29. 

ARTICLE  XVII. 

OF  CHRIST'S  RETURN  TO  JUDGMENT. 

Also  they  teach  that  in  the  consummation  of  the  world  Christ 
shall  appear  to  judge,  and  shall  raise  up  all  the  dead,  and  shall 
give  unto  the  godly  and  elect  eternal  and  everlasting  joys ;  but 
ungodly  men  and' the  devils  he  shall  condemn  unto  endless 
torments. 

They  condemn  the  Anabaptists,  who  think  that  to  condemned 
men  and  the  devils  there  shall  be  an  end  of  torments. 

They  condemn  others  also  who  now  scatter  Jewish  opinions 
that,  before  the  resurrection  of  the  dead,  the  godly  shall  occupy 
the  kingdom  of  the  world,  the  wicked  being  everywhere  sup- 
pressed. 

ARTICLE  XVIII. 

OF  FREE  WILL. 

Concerning  free  will  they  teach,  that  man's  will  has  some 
liberty  to  work  a  civil  righteousness,  and  to  choose  between 
things  that  are  subject  to  human  reason :  but  that  it  has  no  power 
to  Avork  the  righteousness  of  God,  or  a  spiritual  righteousness, 
without  the  Spirit  of  God  ;  because  that  the  natural  man  receives 
not  the  things  of  the  Spirit  of  God.  1  Cor.  2,  14.  But  this  is 
wrought  in  the  heart,  when  men  receive  the  Spirit  of  God  through 
the  word. 

These  things  are  in  as  many  word"?  affirmed  by  St.  Augustine, 
Hypognostka,  lib.  iii:  "  We  confess  that  there  is  in  all  men  a 
free  will,  which  has,  indeed,  the  judgment  of  reason ;  not  that  it 
is  thereby  fitted,  without  God,  either  to  begin  or  at  any  rate  to 
perform  anything  in  matters  pertaining  to  God,  but  only  in  works 
belonging  to  this  present  life,  whether  they  be  good  or  evil.  By 
good  works,  I  mean  those  which  are  of  the"  goodness  of  nature; 
as,  to  will  to  labor  in  the  field,  to  desire  meat  or  drink,  to  desire 
to  have  a  friend,  to  desire  apparel,  to  desire  to  build  a  house,  to 
marry  a  wife,  to  keep  cattle,  to  learn  the  art  of  divers  good  things, 
to  desire  any  good  thing  pertaining  to  this  present  life  ;  all  which 
are  not  without  God's  government,  yea,  they  are,  and  had  their 
beginning  from  God  and  by  God.  Among  evil  things,  I  accoimt 
such  as  these :  to  will  to  worship  an  image,  to  will  manslaughter, 
and  suchlike." 

They  condemn  the  Pelagians  and  others,  who  teach  that  by  the 
powers  of  nature  alone,  without  the  Spirit  of  God,  we  are  able  to 
love  God  above  all  things ;  also  to  perform  the  commandments  of 
God,  as  touching  the  substance  of  the  actions.  For  although 
nature  be  able  in  some  sort  to  do  the  external  works  (for  it  is  able 
to  withhold  the  hands  from  theft  and  murder),  yet  it  cannot 
work  the  inward  motions,  such  as  the  fear  of  God,  trust  in  God, 
chastity,  patience,  and  such  like. 


444  THE    AUG.SBUKG    C<3XFESSI0N. 

ARTICLE  XIX. 
OF  THE  CAUSE  OF  SIN. 

Concerning  the  cause  of  sin  tliey  teach,  that  although  God 
creates  and  preserves  nature,  yet  the  cause  of  sin  is  the  -will  of  the 
Avicked  ;  to  Avit.  of  the  dcAil  and  ungodly  men  ;  Avliicli  Avill.  (od 
not  aiding,  turns  itself  from  God,  as  Clirist  says,  "  Wlien  he  speak- 
eth  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own."    John  8,  44. 

ARTICLE  XX. 

OF    GOOD    AVORKS. 

Ours  are  falsely  accused  of  forbidding  good  AA'orks.  For  their 
Avritings  extant  upon  the  Ten  Commandments,  and  others  of  the 
like  argument,  bear  witness  that  they  haA^e  to  good  purpose  taught 
concerning  eA-ery  kind  of  life,  and  its  duties  ;  Avhat  kinds  of  life, 
and  Avhat  Avorks  in  eA'ery  calling,  please  God.  Of  Avhich  things 
preachers  in  former  times  taught  little  or  nothing:  only  ihey 
urged  certain  childish  and  needless  AVorks;  as  keeping  of  fixed 
holydays,  set  fasts,  fraternities,  jdlgrimages,  Avorshippingof  saints, 
the  use"  of  rosaries,  monkery,  and  sucli  like  things.  AYliereof  our 
adA^ersaries  having  had  Ava ruing,  they  now  unlearn  them,  and  do 
not  preach  concerning  these  iniv>rofilnble  Avorks,  as  tliey  Avere 
Avont.  Besides,  they  begin  noAV  to  make  mention  of  faith,  con- 
cerning Avhich  there  Avas  formerly  a  deep  silence.  They  teach 
that  Ave  are  not  justified  by  Avorks' alone,  but  they  join  faith  and 
Avorks  together,  and  say  Ave  are  justified  by  faith  and  Avorks. 
Which  doctrine  is,  indeed,  more  tolerable  than  the  former  one, 
and  can  afford  more  consolation  than  their  old  doctrine. 

Whereas,  therefore,  the  doctrine  of  faith,  Avhich  should  be  the 
chief  one  in  the  chuicli.  has  been  so  long  unknoAvn,  as  all  men 
must  needs  grant  tiiat  there  Avas  the  deepest  silence  about  the 
righteousness  of  faitli  in  their  sermons,  v.hile  tlie  doctrine  of 
AVorks  only  Avas  taught  in  tl'e  churches :  for  this  cause  our  diAines 
haA'e  thus'admonished  the  churches; 

First,  that  our  Avorks  cannot  rocoiicile  God.  or  deserve  remission 
of  sins,  grace,  and  justification,  bnt  Hiat  ilie^e  Ave  obtain  by  faith 
only,  Avhen  Ave  lielieA'e  that  Ave  are  received  into  faA'or  for  Christ's 
sake;  Who  alone  is  appointed  the  Mediator  and  Propitiatory  by 
Whom  the  Father  is  reconciled.  lie.  Iherefore,  that  trttsts  by 
A\^orks  to  merit  grace,  d(>s])isos  the  merit  and  grace  of  Christ, 
and  seeks,  Avithout  Christ,  by  human  poAvers  to  come  ttnto  the 
Father:  Avhereas  Christ  said  of  Himself,  "I  am  the  Avay,  the  truth, 
and  the  life."    John  14:  6. 

This  doctrine  of  faith  is  handled  by  Paul  everywhere:  "By 
grace  A'e  are  saved,  throtigh  fsiith,  and  tiiat  not  of  votirselves,  it 
is  the  gift  of  God;  notofVorks,"  etc.,  Ephes.  2:  S.  9.  And  lest 
any  should  caA'il  that  Ave  bring  in  novel  interpretation,  this  whole 
cause  is  sustained  by  the  testimonies  of  the  Fathers.  For  St. 
Augustine,  in  many  volumes,  defends  grace  and  the  righteous- 
ness of  faith  against  the  merit  of  works.  The  like  St.  Ambrose 
teaches  in  his  book,  De  Vocwtione  Gextium,  (the  calling  of  the 
Gentiles),  and  elscAvhere ;  for  thus  he  says  of  the  calling  of  the 


THE    AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  445 

gentiles:  "  The  redemption  made  by  the  blood  of  Christ  would 
be  of  small  account,  and  the  prerogative  of  man's  works  would 
not  give  place  to  the  mercy  of  God,  if  the  j  ustitication  wliich  is  by 
grace,  were  due  to  merits  going  before;  so  that  it  sliould  not  be 
tlie  liberality  of  the  giver,  but  the  wages  of  the  laborer." 

This  doctrine,  though  it  be  contemned  by  tlie  inexperienced, 
yet  godly  and  alarmed  consciences  find  by  experience  tliat  it 
brings  very  great  comfort:  because  that  consciences  cannot  be 
quieted  by  any  works,  but  by  faith  alone,  wlien  they  believe 
assuredly  that  they  have  a  God  who  is  propiuated  for  Ciirist's 
sake;  as  Paul  teaches,  "Being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace 
with  God."  Rom.  5,  1.  This  doctrine  must  be  AVholly  referred  to 
the  conflict  of  a  terrified  conscience,  and  cannot  be  understood, 
but  wliere  tlie  conscience  has  felt  that  conflict.  Wherefore  all 
sucli  as  have  had  no  experience  thereof,  and  all  that  are  worldly 
minded,  who  dream  tliat  Christian  righteousness  is  naught  else 
but  a  civil  and  philosopliical  rigiiteousness,  are  poor  judges  of 
this  matter. 

Formerly  men's  consciences  were  vexed  with  the  doctrine  of 
works ;  they  did  not  hear  any  comfort  out  of  the  gospel.  Home 
were  driven  by  conscience  into  the  desert,  into  monasteries, 
hoping  there  to  merit  grace  by  a  monastical  life.  Otliers  devised 
otlier  works,  wliereby  to  merit  grace  and  to  satisfy  for  sin.  Tliere 
was  very  great  need,  tlierefore,  to  teach  and  renew  this  doctrine 
of  faitli  in  Christ,  to  the  cud  that  the  terrifled  consciences  miglit 
not  want  comfort,  but  might  know  that  grace,  and  forgiveness  of 
sins,  and  justification,  were  received  by  faitli  in  Christ. 

Men  are  also  admonished  that  in  this  place  the  name  of  faith 
does  not  only  signify  a  knowledge  of  the  history,  which  maybe 
in  the  wicked  and  in  the  Devil,  but  that  it  signifies  a  faitli  wiiich 
believes,  not  only  tiie  history,  but  also  the  ett'ect  of  the  history,  to 
wit,  the  article  of  the  remission  of  sins;  namely,  that  by  Christ 
we  have  grace,  rigiiteousness,  and  remission  of  sins. 

Now,  he  that  knows  that  he  has  a  merciful  Father  through 
Christ,  sucli  a  man  knows  God  truly :  he  kuo\vs  that  God  has  a 
care  of  him;  he  calls  upon  Him;  in  a  word,  he  is  not  without 
God,  as  the  gentiles  are.  For  the  devils  and  tlie  wicked  can 
never  believe  this  article  of  the  remission  of  sins :  and  therefore 
they  hate  God  as  their  enemy ;  they  call  not  upon  Him,  they 
look  for  no  good  thing  at  His  hands.  After  this  manner  Augus- 
tine admonishes  the  reader  toucliing  the  name  of  Faith,  and 
teaches  that  this  word  Faith  is  taken  in  the  Scriptures,  not  for 
such  a  knowledge  as  is  in  the  wiclced,  but  for  a  trust  which  com- 
forts and  lifts  up  the  terrified  mind. 

Moreover,  ours  teacli  that  it  is  necessary  to  do  good  works ;  not 
that  we  may  trust  that  we  deserve  grace  'by  them,  but  because  it 
is  the  will  of  God.  By  faith  alone  is  apprehended  remission  of 
sins  and  grace.  And  because  tlie  Holy  Spirit  is  received  by  faith, 
our  liearts  are  now  renewed,  and  so  put  on  new  afiections,  so  tliat 
they  are  able  to  bring  forth  good  works.  For  thus  says  Ambrose, 
"Faith  is  the  mother  of  a  good  will  and  of  good  actions."  For 
.man's  powers,  without  the  Holy  Spirit,  are  full  of  Avicked  afiec- 
tions, and  are  too  weak  to  do  any  good  deed  before  God.  Besides, 
they  are  in  the  Devil's  power,  who  impels  men  to  divers  sins,  into 
profane  opinions,  and  into  manifest  crimes ;  as  may  be  seen  in 


446  THE    AUGSBURG    CONFESSIOxX. 

the  philosophers,  who,  assaying  to  live  an  honest  life,  could  not 
attain  unto  it,  but  were  detiled  Avith  many  nianife.st  crimes. 
Such  is  the  -weakness  of  man  when  he  is  without  faitli  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  and  has  no  other  guide  but  the  natural  powers  of 
man. 

Hereby  it  may  he  clearly  seen  that  this  doctrine  is  not  to  be 
accused  as  forbidding  good  works,  but  rather  is  much  to  be  com- 
mended, because  it  siiows  in  what  manner  we  may  be  able  to  do 
good  works.  For  wiiliout  faith,  tlie  nature  of  man  can  by  no 
means  perform  the  works  of  the  Fir.-t  or  the  Second  Command- 
ment. Without  faith,  it  does  not  call  upon  God,  hope  in  God, 
bear  the  cross ;  but  seeks  help  from  man,  and  trusts  in  man's 
help.  So  it  comes  to  pass,  that  all  lusts  and  httman  cotinsels 
bear  sway  in  the  heart,  so  long  as  faith  and  trust  in  God  is 
absent. 

Wherefore  also  Christ  says,  "Without  me  ye  can  do  nothing," 
John  15,  5,  and  the  Church  sings,  "  Without  Thy  power  is  naught 
in  man,  naught  that  is  innocent." 

ARTICLE   XXI. 

OF  THE   WORSHIP  OF  SAINTS. 

Concerning  the  worship  of  saints,  they  teach  that  the  memory 
of  saints  may  be  set  b.-fore  us,  that  we  may  follow  their  faith  and 
good  works  according  to  our  calling;  as,  the  Emperor  may  follow 
David's  example  in  making  war,  to  drive  away  the  Turks  from 
the  country :  for  either  of  them  is  a  king.  But  the  Scripture  does 
not  teach  us  to  invoke  saints,  or  to  ask  help  of  saints,  because  it 
sets  before  us  the  one  Christ  as  the  Mediator,  Propitiatory,  High 
Priest,  and  Intercessor.  This  Christ  is  to  be  invoked,  and  He  has 
promised  that  He  will  hear  our  prayers,  and  this  v>'orship  He 
especially  approves,  to  wit,  that  He  be  called  upon  in  all  afflic- 
tions, "'if  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with  the  Father, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  ±lighteous."    1  John  2,  1. 


This  is  about  the  sum  of  doctrine  among  us,  in  which  may  be 
seen  that  there  is  nothing  \\iiich  deviates  from  the  Scriptures,  or 
from  the  Church  Catholic,  or  even  from  the  Roman  Chnrch,  so 
far  as  that  church  is  known  from  the  writings  of  the  Fathers. 
This  being  tlie  case,  they  judge  harslily,  who  insist  that  our  min- 
isters siiall  be  regarded  as  heretics.  But  the  dissension  is  concern- 
ing certain  abuses,  which,  without  any  certain  authority,  have 
crept  into  the  churches,  in  which  things  even  if  there  were  some 
difference,  yet  would  it  be  a  becoming  lenity  on  the  part  of  the 
bishops,  thtit  on  account  of  the  confession  which  we  have  now 
presented,  they  should  bear  with  us,  since  not  even  the  canons 
are  so  severe  as  to  demand  the  same  rites  everywhere,  nor  were 
the  rites  of  all  churches  at  any  time  the  same.  Although  among 
us  in  large  part  the  ancient  rites  are  diligently  observed.  For  it 
is  a  false  calumny,  that  all  the  ceremonies,  all  the  things  insti- 
tuted of  old,  are  abolished  in  our  churches.  But  the  public  com- 
plaint was,  that  certain  abuses  were  connected  v.ith  the  rites  in 
common  use.  These,  because  they  could  not  with  good  con- 
science be  approved,  have  to  some  extent  been  corrected. 


THE   AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  447 

II. 

ARTICLES  IN  WHICH  ARE  RECOUNTED  THE 
ABUSES  CORRECTED. 

Inasmuch  as  the  churches  anions^  us  dissent  in  no  article  of 
faith  from  tlie  Church  Catholic,  and  only  omit  a  few  certain 
abuses,  which  are  novel,  and  contrary  to  the  purport  of  the 
canons  have  been  received  by  the  fault  of  the  times,  we  beg  that 
Your  Imperial  Majesty  would  clemently  hear  both  what  has  been 
changed,  and  what  are  the  reasons  that  the  people  have  not  been 
forced  against  their  consciences  to  observe  those  abuses.  Kor 
should  Your  Imperial  Majesty  have  faith  in  those  who,  that  they 
may  Inflame  the  hatred  of  men  against  us,  scatter  amazing 
slanders  among  the  people.  In  this  way,  the  minds  of  good  men 
having  been  angered  at  the  beginning,  they  have  given  occasion 
to  this  dissension,  and  by  the  same  art  they  now  endeavor  to 
Increase  the  discord.  For  beyond  doubt  Your  Imperial  Majesty 
will  find  that  the  form  both  of  doctrines  and  of  ceremonies 
among  \is,  is  far  mor.^  tolerable  than  that  which  these  wicked  and 
malicious  men  describe.  The  truth,  moreover,  cannot  be  gath- 
ered from  common  rumors  and  the  reproaches  of  enemies.  But 
it  is  easy  to  judge  this,  that  nothing  is  more  profitable  to  preserve 
the  dignity  of  "ceremonies  and  to  nurture  reverence  and  piety 
among  the  peojile,  than  that  the  ceremonies  should  be  rightly 
performed  in  the  churches. 

ARTICLE  XXII. 

OF  BOTH   KINDS  IN   THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Both  kinds  of  the  sacrament  in  the  Lord's  Supper  are  given  to 
the  laity,  because  this  custom  has  the  commandment  of  the 
Lord,  "brink  all  ye  of  this,"  Matt.  2G:  27;  Avhere  Christ  mani- 
festly commands  concerning  the  cup,  that  all  should  drink.  And 
that  no  man  might  cavil  that  this  should  refer  to  the  priests 
alone,  St.  Paul  to  the  Corinthians  recites  an  Instance  that  the 
Avhole  church  used  both  kinds  in  common,  1  Cor.  11 :  28.  And 
this  custom  remained  a  longtime  in  the  church;  neither  is  it 
certain,  when,  or  by  what  authority,  it  Avas  changed,  though  the 
cardinal  Cusanus  nientions  the  time  v/hen  it  was  approved.  Cy- 
prian in  certain  places  testifies  that  the  blood  was  given  to  the 
people  ;  the  same  thing  does  Jerome  testify,  saying:  "  The  priests 
minister  the  Eucharist,  and  distribute  the  blood  of  Christ  among 
the  people." 

Nay,  Pope  Gelasius  commands  that  the  sacrament  be  not 
divided:  Dist.  2,  De  Consecr.  Cap,  Comperimus.  Only  a  custom, 
not  very  ancient,  has  it  otherwise.  But  it  is  manifest  that  a  cus- 
tom, brought  in  contrary  to  the  commandments  of  God,  is  not  to 
be  approved,  as  the  canons  testify:  Dist.  8,  Cap.  Veritate,  and 
the  following.  Now  this  custom  has  been  received,  not  only 
-against  the  Scripture,  but  also  against  the  ancient  canons,  and 
the  examples  of  the  church.  Therefore,  if  any  would  rather 
have  used  both  kinds  in  the  sacrament,  they  ought  not  to  have 
been  compelled  to  do  otherwise  with  the  offense  of  their  con- 


448  THE   AUGsiBURG    CONFESSION. 

science.  And  because  the  di\ision  of  the  sacrament  does  not 
agree  with  the  institution  of  Christ,  it  is  tlie  custom  among  us  to 
omit  that  procession  wliieh  liitherto  lias  been  in  use. 

ARTICLE  XXIII. 

OF  THE  MARRIAGE  OF  PRIESTS. 

There  was  a  common  complaint  of  the  examples  of  such  priests 
as  were  not  continent.  For  which  cause  also  Pope  Pius  is 
reported  to  have  said,  "  that  there  were  certain  caust'S  for  which 
marriage  was  forbidden  to  priests,  but  there  were  many  wei.uhtier 
causes  why  it  should  be  permitted  again ;"  for  so  I^latina  writes. 
Whereas,  therefore,  the  priests  among  us  seek  to  avoid  these 
public  offences,  they  have  married  wives,  and  have  taiight  that  it 
IS  lawful  for  them  to  enter  into  marriage.  First,  because  Paul 
says,  "To  avoid  fornication,  let  every  man  have  his  wife  ;"  again, 
"It  is  better  to  marry  than  to  burn."  1  Cor.  7,  2.  9.  Secondly, 
Christ  says,  '•  All  men  cannot  receive  this  word."  ]\Iatth.  19,  12 
where  he  teaches  that  all  men  are  not  fit  for  a  single  life,  because 
God  created  mankind  male  and  female.  Gen.  1,  28.  Nor  is  it  in 
man's  power,  without  a  special  gift  and  work  of  God,  to  alter  His 
creation.  Therefore  such  as  are  not  meet  for  a  shigle  life,  ought 
to  contract  marriage.  For  no  law  of  man,  no  vow,  can  take  away 
the  commandment  of  God,  and  His  ordinance.  For  these  reasons 
the  priests  teach  that  they  may  lawfully  take  wives. 

And  it  is  well  known  that  in  the  ancient  churches  priests  Avere 
married.  For  Paul  says,  '•  that  a  bishop  must  be  chosen  which  is 
a  husband."  1  Tim.  3,  2.  And  in  Germany,  not  luitil  about  four 
hundred  years  ago,  the  priests  were  by  violence  compelled  to  live 
a  single  life;  who  then  were  so  Avliolly  bent  against  the  matter, 
that  the  Archbishop  of  Mayence,  being  aliout  to  ];ul>]ish  the  Pope 
of  Rome's  decree  to  that  effect,  was  almost  murdered  in  a  tumult 
by  the  priests  in  their  anger.  And  the  matter  was  handled  so 
rudely,  that  not  only  were  marriages  forbidden  for  the  time  to 
come,  but  also  such  as  were  then  contracted,  were  broken 
asunder,  contrary  to  all  laws  Divine  and  human,  contrary  to  the 
canons  themselv'es,  that  were  before  made  not  only  by  popes,  but 
also  by  the  most  famous  councils. 

And  seeing  that,  as  the  world  decays,  man's  nature  by  little  and 
little  waxes  weaker,  it  is  well  to  look  to  it,  that  no  more  vices 
overspread  Germany.  Furthermore,  God  ordained  marriage  to 
be  a  remedy  for  man's  infirmity.  The  canons  themselves  say 
that  the  old  rigor  is  now  and  then  in  latter  times  to  be  relaxed 
because  of  the  weakness  of  men.  Which  it  were  to  be  wished 
might  be  done  in  this  matter  also.  And  if  marriage  be  forbidden 
any  longer,  the  churches  may  at  length  want  pastors. 

Seeing,  then,  that  there  is  a  i)laiu  commandment  of  God; 
seeing  the  use  of  the  church  is  well  known  ;  seeing  that  imptire 
single  life  brings  forth  very  many  offences,  adulteries,  and  other 
enormities  Avorthy  to  be  punished  by  the  just  magistrate,  it  is  a 
marvel  that  greater  cruelty  should  be  shown  in  no  otlier  thing 
than  against  the  marriage'  of  priests.  God  has  commanded  to 
honor  marriage:  the  laws  in  all  well-ordered  commonwealths, 
even  among  the  heathen,  have  adorned  marriages  Avith  A-ery 
great  honoi's.    But  noAV  men  are  cruelly  put  to  death,  yea,  and 


THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  449 

priests  also,  contrary  to  the  meaning  of  the  canons,  for  no  other 
cause  but  marriage.  Paul  calls  that  "a  doctrine  of  devils," 
which  forbids  marriage,  1  Tim.  4,  1 ;  which  may  now  very  well 
be  seen,  since  the  forbidding  of  marriage  is  maintained  by  such 
punishments. 

But  as  no  law  of  man  can  take  away  the  law  of  God,  no  more 
can  any  vow  whatsoever.  Therefore  Cyjorian  advises  those 
women  to  marry  who  do  not  keep  tlieir  vowed  chastity.  His 
words  are  these,  in  the  1st  Book,  the  lltli  Epistle:  "  If  they  will 
not,  or  are  not  able  to  persevere,  it  is  better  they  should  marry, 
than  that  they  should  fall  into  the  fire  by  their  importiinate 
desires.  In  any  wise,  let  them  give  no  offence  to  their  brethren  or 
sisters." 

Yea,  even  the  canons  show  some  leniency  towards  such  as 
before  their  ripe  years  have  taken  vows  of  chastity  ;  as  hitherto 
for  the  most  part  has  been  the  custom. 

ARTICLE  XXIV. 

OF  THE  MASS. 

Our  churches  are  wrongfully  accused  of  abolishing  the  mass. 
For  the  mass  is  retained  among  us,  and  is  celebrated  with  the 
greatest  reverence;  yea,  and  almost  all  the  ceremonies  that  are  in 
use,  saving  that  with  the  things  sung  in  Latin  we  mingle  certain 
things  sung  in  German  at  various  parts  of  the  service,  which  are 
added  for  the  people's  instruction.  For  therefore  alone  we  have 
need  of  ceremonies,  that  they  may  teach  the  unlearned.  This  is 
not  only  commanded  by  St.  Paul,  to  use  a  tongue  that  the 
people  understand,  1  Cor.  14,  2,  sqq.,  but  man's  law  has  also 
appointed  it. 

The  people  is  accustomed  to  receive  the  sacrament  together,  as 
many  as  are  found  fit  thereunto;  and  this  also  increases  the 
reverence  and  devotion  at  the  public  ceremonies.  For  none  are 
admitted,  except  they  be  first  proved.  Besides,  we  put  men  in 
mind  of  the  worth  and  the  use  of  the  sacrament,  how  great  com- 
fort it  brings  to  terrified  consciences;  that  they  may  learn  to 
believe  God  and  to  look  for  and  ask  all  good  things  at  His  hands. 
This  worship  pleases  God :  such  a  use  of  the  sacrament  nourishes 
piety  towards  God.  Therefore  it  does  not  appear  that  the  mass  is 
more  religiously  celebrated  among  our  adversaries  than  with  us. 

But  it  is  evident,  that  for  a  long  time  this  has  been  the  public 
and  most  grievous  complaint  of  all  good  men,  that  the  mass  is 
basely  profaned,  being  used  for  gain.  And  it  is  not  unknown, 
how  far  this  abuse  has  spread  in  all  the  churches;  of  what  man- 
ner of  men  masses  are  celebrated  only  for  a  rev.ard,  or  for  wages; 
and  how  many  celebrate  them  against  the  prohibition  of'th.e 
canons.  But  Paul  severely  threatens  those  who  treat  the  Lord's 
Supper  unworthily,  saying,  "  He  thateateth  this  bread,  or  drink- 
eth  this  cup  of  the  Lord  unworthily,  sliall  be  guilty  of  the  body 
and  blood  of  the  Lord,"  1  Cor.  11,  27.  Therefore,  when  the  priests 
among  lis  were  admonished  of  this  sin,  private  masses  v/ere  laid 
aside  among  us,  seeing  that  for  the  most  part  there  were  no 
private  masses  but  only  for  lucre's  sake. 

2seither  were  the  bishops  ignorant  of  these  abuses,  and  if  they 

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450  THE  AUGSBURG  CONFESSION. 

had  amended  them  in  time,  there  had  now  been  less  of  dissen- 
sions. Heretofore,  by  their  dissembling,  they  suffered  much  cor- 
ruption to  creep  into  the  church  ;  now  they  begin,  though  it  be 
late,  to  complain  of  the  calamities  of  the  church  ;  seeing  that  this 
tumult  was  raised  up  by  no  other  means  than  by  those  abuses, 
which  were  so  evident  that  they  could  no  longer  be  tolerated. 
There  were  many  dissensions,  concerning  the  mass,  concerning 
the  sacrament.    And  perhaps  the  world  is  punished  for  so  long  a 

Erofaning  of  masses,  which  they  who  both  could  and  ought  to 
ave  amended  it,  have  so  many  years  tolerated  in  the  churches. 
For  in  the  Ten  Commandments  it  is  written,  "  He  that  takes  the 
name  of  the  Lord  in  vain,  shall  not  be  held  guiltless."  Exod.  20, 
7.  But  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  there  neither  was  nor  is 
any  divine  tiling,  which  seems  to  have  been  so  much  employed 
for  gain  as  the  mass. 

There  was  added  an  opinion,  which  increased  private  masses 
infinitely;  to  wit,  that  Christ  by  His  pa.ssion  had  satisfied  for 
original  sin,  and  appointed  the  mass,  wherein  an  offering  should 
be  made  for  daily  sins,  botli  mortal  and  venial.  Hereupon  the 
common  opinion  was  received,  that  the  mass  is  a  work  that  takes 
away  the  sins  of  the  quick  and  tlie  dead,  and  that  by  the  mere 
doing  of  the  work.  Here  men  began  to  dispute,  wliether  one 
mass  said  for  many  were  of  as  great  force,  as  particular  masses 
said  for  particular  men.  This  disputation  has  brought  forth  that 
infinite  multitude  of  masses. 

Our  preachers  have  admonished,  concerning  these  opinions, 
that  they  depart  from  the  Holy  Scriptures  and  diminish  the  glory 
of  the  passion  of  Christ.  For  the  passion  of  Christ  was  an  oftering 
and  satisfaction,  not  only  for  original  sin,  but  also  for  all  other 
sins;  as  it  is  written  in  the  Epistle  to  the  Hebrews,  10,  10,  "We 
are  sanctified  through  the  ofiering  of  the  body  of  Jesus  Christ 
once  for  all;"  also,  "By  one  oil'ering  he  hath  perfected  forever 
them  that  are  sanctified."    Heb.  10,  14. 

The  Scripture  also  teaches  that  we  are  justified  before  God 
through  faith  in  Clirist,  when  we  believe  that  our  sins  are  for- 
given for  Christ's  sake.  Kow,  if  the  mass  takes  away  the  sins  of 
the  quick  and  the  dead,  by  the  mere  doing  of  the  work,  then 
justification  comes  by  tlie  work  of  the  masses,  and  not  by  faith; 
which  the  Scripture  cannot  endure. 

But  Christ  commands  us  to  do  it  in  remembrance  of  Himself, 
Luke  22,  19  ;  therefore  the  mass  has  been  instituted,  in  order  that 
the  faith  in  those  who  use  tlie  sacrament,  may  be  reminded  what 
benefits  it  receives  by  Christ,  and  that  it  ma'y  raise  and  comfort 
the  alarmed  conscience.  For  this  is  to  remember  Christ,  to  wit, 
to  remember  His  benefits,  and  to  feel  and  perceive  that  they  are 
indeed  imparted  unto  us.  Nor  is  it  sufficient  to  call  to  mind  the 
history  ;  for  tiiat  the  Jews  also,  and  the  wicked  can  do.  Tiiere- 
fore  the  mass  must  be  used  to  this  end,  that  there  the  sacrrament 
may  be  given  to  them  that  have  need  of  comfort ;  as  Ambrose 
says,  "  Because  I  always  sin,  therefore  I  ought  always  to  receive 
the  medicine." 

And  seeing  that  the  mass  is  such  a  communication  of  the  sacra- 
ment, we  observe  one  common  mass  every  holyday,  and  on  other 
days,  if  any  will  use  the  sacrament,  at  wliich  time's  it  is  offered  to 
those  who  desire  it.    Neither  is  this  custom  newly  brought  into 


THE  AUGSBURG  CONFESSION.  451 

the  church.  For  the  ancients,  before  Gregorj^'s  time,  make  no 
mention  of  any  private  mass ;  of  tlie  common  mass  they  speak 
mucli.  Chrysostom  says  "  that  the  priest  stands  daily  at  the  altar 
and  calls  some  unto  the  communion,  and  puts  back  others." 
And  by  the  ancient  canons  it  is  evident  that  some  one  did  cele- 
brate the  mass,  of  whom  the  other  elders  and  deacons  received 
the  body  of  the  Lord.  For  so  the  words  of  the  Kicene  Canon 
read:  ""Let  the  deacons  in  their  order,  after  the  elders,  receive 
the  holy  communion  of  a  bishop,  or  of  an  elder."  And  Paul, 
concerning  the  communion,  commands,  "that  one  tarry  for 
another,"  1  Cor.  11,  33,  that  there  may  be  a  common  participa- 
tion. 

Seeing,  therefore,  that  the  mass  among  us  has  the  example  of 
the  church,  out  of  the  Scripture  and  the  Fathers,  we  trust  that  it 
cannot  be  disapproved  ;  especially  since  our  public  ceremonies 
are  kept  for  the  most  part  like  unto  the  usual  ceremonies :  only 
the  number  of  masses  is  not  alike,  the  which,  by  reason  of  very 
great  and  manifest  abuses,  it  were  certainly  far  better  to  be  mod- 
erated. For  in  times  past  also,  in  the  churches  whereunto  was 
greatest  resort,  it  was  not  customary  to  have  mass  said  every  day; 
as  the  Tripartite  History  cap.  9,  lib.  38,  testifies.  "Again,"  it 
says,  "  in  Alexandria,  every  fourth  and  sixth  day  of  the  week,  the 
Scriptures  are  read,  and  the  teachers  interpret  them:  and  all 
other  things  are  done  also,  except  only  the  celebration  of  the 
Eucharist." 

ARTICLE  XXV. 

OF  CONFESSION. 

Confession  is  not  abolished  in  the  churches  among  us.  For  it  is 
not  usual  to  communicate  the  body  of  our  Lord,  except  to  those 
who  have  been  previously  examined  and  absolved.  And  the 
people  are  taught  most  carefully  concerning  faith  in  absolution, 
about  whicli,  before  these  times,  there  has  been  a  deep  silence. 
Men  are  taught  that  they  should  highly  regard  absolution,  inas- 
much as  it  is  God's  voice,  and  ])ronounced  by  God's  command. 

The  power  of  the  keys  is  honored,  and  mention  is  made  how 
great  consolation  it  brings  to  terrified  consciences,  and  that  God 
requires  faith,  that  we  should  believe  this  absolution,  as  a  voice 
sounding  from  heaven,  and  that  this  faith  in  Christ  truly  obtains 
and  receives  remission  of  sins. 

Aforetime  satisfactions  were  immoderately  extolled:  but  of 
faith,  and  the  merit  of  Christ,  and  justification  by  faith,  no  men- 
tion was  made.  Wherefore  on  this  point  our  churches  are  by  no 
means  to  be  blamed.  For  this  even  our  adversaries  are  compelled 
to  concede  in  regard  to  us,  that  the  doctrine  of  repentance  is 
most  diligently  treated  and  laid  open  by  vis. 

But  of  confession  our  churches  teach  that  the  enumeration  of 
sins  is  not  necessary,  nor  are  consciences  to  be  burdened  v/ith  the 
care  of  enumerating  all  sins,  inasmuch  as  it  is  im.possible  to  re- 
count all  sins,  as  the  Psalm  (19:  13)  testifies:  "Who  can  under- 
stand his  errors?"  So  also  Jeremiah  (17:  9):  "The  heart  is  de- 
ceitful above  all  things,  and  desperately  wicked.  Who  can  know 
it?"  But  if  no  sins  were  remitted,  except  those  that  were 
recounted,  consciences  could  never  find  peace,  because  very 
many  .sins  they  neither  see  nor  can  remember. 


452  THE  AUGSBURG   CONFESSION. 

The  ancient  writers  also  testify  that  the  ennmeration  is  not  nec- 
essary. For  in  the  Decrees  Clirysostora  is  cited,  wlio  speaks  thus: 
"  I  do  not  say  to  thee  that  thou  shouldst  discover  thyself  in  pub- 
lie,  or  accuse  thyself  before  others,  but  I  would  have  thee  obey 
the  prophet  when  he  says:  'Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,' 
(Ps.  37:  5).  Therefore  with  prayer  confess  thy  sins  before  God, 
the  true  judge.  Pronounce  thine  errors,  not  M'ith  the  tongue, 
but  with  the  memory  of  thy  conscience,"  etc.  And  the  Gloss 
(Of  Repentance,  Dist.  V,  Chap.  Consideret),  admits  that  con- 
fession is  of  human  right  only. 

Nevertheless,  on  account  of"  the  very  great  benefit  of  absolution, 
as  well  as  for  other  uses  to  the  conscience,  confession  is  retained 
among  us. 

ARTICLE  XXVI. 

OF  THE  DISTINCTION  OF   MEATS. 

It  has  been  a  general  opinion,  not  of  the  people  alone,  but  also 
of  such  as  are  teachers  in  the  churches,  that  the  distinction  of 
meats,  and  such  like  human  traditions,  are  works  available  to 
merit  grace,  and  to  make  satisfaction  for  sins.  And  that  the 
world  thus  thought,  is  apparent  by  this,  that  daily  new  cere- 
monies, new  orders,  new  holydays,  new  fasts,  were  appointed: 
and  the  teachers  in  the  churches  exacted  these  works  as  a  service 
necessary  to  merit  grace ;  and  they  greatly  terrified  men's  eon- 
sciences,' if  aught  were  omitted.  From  this  persuasion  concern- 
ing traditions,  many  disadvantages  have  followed  in  the  church. 

For,  first,  the  doctrine  of  grace  is  obscured  by  it,  and  also  the 
righteousness  of  faith,  which  is  the  principal  part  of  the  gospel, 
and  which  it  behooves  most  of  all  to  stand  forth  and  to  have  the 
pre-eminence  in  the  church,  that  the  merit  of  Christ  may  be  well 
known,  and  faith,  which  believes  that  sins  are  forgiven  for 
Christ's  sake,  may  be  exalted  far  above  works.  For  which  cause 
also  Paul  lays  much  stress  on  this  point:  he  sets  aside  the  law 
and  human  traditions,  that  he  may  show  that  the  righteousness 
of  Christ  is  a  far  other  thing  than  such  works  as  these ;  namely,  a 
faith  which  believes  that  sins  are  freely  forgiven  for  Christ's  sake. 
But  this  doctrine  of  Paul  has  been  almost  wholly  smothered  by 
traditions,  wliich  have  bred  an  opinion  that,  making  difference 
in  moats,  and  such  like  services,  a  man  should  merit  grace  and 
justification.  In  their  doctrine  of  repentance  there  was  no  men- 
tion made  of  faith  ;  only  these  works  of  satisfaction  were  spoken 
of:  repentance  seemtd  to  consist  wholly  in  these 

Secondly,  these  traditions  obscured  the  commandments  of  God, 
because  traditions  were  placed  far  above  the  commandments  of 
God.  Christianity  was  thought  to  consist  wholly  in  observing  cer- 
tain holydays,  rites,  fasts,  and  attire.  These  observances  were  in 
possession  of  a  most  honorable  title,  to  wit,  that  they  were  the  spir- 
itual life,  and  the  perfect  life.  In  the  mc  aittime,  God's  command- 
ments, touching  every  man's  calling,  v.'ere  of  no  estimation :  that  a 
father  brought  up  his  children,  tliat  a  mother  nurtured  them, 
that  a  prince  governed  the  commonwealtli,— these  were  reputed 
Avorldly  affairs,  and  imperfect,  and  far  inferior  to  those  glittering 
observances.  And  this  error  greatly  tormented  pious  consciences, 
wliich  were  grieved  tliat  they  were  held  by  an  imperfect  kind  of 
life,  in  marriage,  in  magistracy,  or  in  other  civil  functions.    They 


THE   AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  453 

admired  the  monks,  and  pucIi  like,  and  falsely  imagined  that  the 
observances  of  these  men  were  more  ^I'ateful  to  God. 

Thirdly,  traditions  brought  great  danger  to  men's  consciences, 
because  'it  was  impossible  to  keep  all  traditions,  and  yet  men 
thought  the  observance  of  them  to  be  necessary  services.  Gerson 
writes,  "that  many  fell  into  despair,  and  some  even  took  their 
own  lives,  because  they  perceived  that  they  could  not  keep  the 
traditions";  and  meanwhile  they  had  never  heard  the  comfort 
of  the  righteousness  of  faith,  or  of  grace.  "We  see  the  Summists 
and  Divines  gather  togetlier  the  traditions,  and  seek  for  mitiga- 
tions to  vniburden  men's  consciences;  and  yet  thereby  they  do 
not  set  the  consciences  free,  but  rather,  at  times,  bring  more 
snares  upon  them.  And  in  the  schools  and  in  their  sermons  men 
have  been  so  busy  in  gathering  together  the  traditions,  that  tliey 
have  not  had  leisure  to  touch  the  Scripture,  and  to  seek  out  a 
more  profitable  doctrine,  of  faith,  of  tlie  cross,  of  hope,  of  the 
dignity  of  civil  affairs,  of  the  comfort  of  conscience  in  severe 
afflictions.  Wherefore  Gerson,  and  some  other  divines,  have 
made  grievous  complaints  that  they  were  hindered  by  these 
strifes  about  traditions,  so  that  they  cotild  not  be  occupied  in 
some  better  kind  of  doctrine.  And  Augustine  forbids  that  men's 
consciences  .should  be  burdened  with  observances  of  this  kind, 
and  very  prudently  advises  Jantiarius  that  he  must  know  that 
they  are'  to  be  observed  as  things  iudiflereut ;  for  these  are  his 
words. 

^Yherefo^e  our  ministers  must  not  be  thought  to  have  touched 
this  matter  rashly,  or  from  hatred  of  the  bishops,  as  some  falsely 
surmise.  There  was  great  need  to  admonish  the  churches  of 
those  errors  which  had  arisen  from  such  misunderstanding  of  the 
traditions.  For  the  gospel  tirges  us  to  inculcate  the  doctrine  of 
grace,  and  of  the  righteousness  of  faith,  in  the  Church;  which 
can  never  be  tniderstood,  if  men  sui)pose  that  they  can  merit 
grace  by  observances  of  their  own  choice.  Thus,  tlierefore,  they 
have  taught  that  we  cannot  merit  grace,  or  justification,  by  the 
obsers-ance  of  man's  traditions ;  and^therefore  we  nutst  not  think 
that  such  observances  are  a  necessary  ser\ice.  Hereunto  they 
add  testimonies  out  of  the  Scriptures.  Christ  excuses  His  dis- 
ciples, when  they  did  not  observe  a  received  tradition  (which  yet 
seemed  to  be  about  a  matter  not  unlawful,  but  indifterent,  and  to 
have  some  affinity  with  the  purifications  of  the  law) ;  and  says, 
"In  vain  they  do  worship  me,  teaciiing  for  doctrines  the  com- 
mandments of  men."  ^Matth.  15,  3.  9.  Christ  therefore  does  not 
exact  an  unprofitable  service.  And  a  little  further  on  He  adds: 
"Not  that  which  goeth  into  the  mouth,  defileth  a  man."  Ver. 
11.  So  also  St.  Paul:  "The  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  and 
drink."  Rom.  14,  17.  "Let  no  man  judge  you  in  meat  or  in 
drink,  or  in  respect  of  an  holyday,  or  of  the  new  moon,  or  of  the 
sabbath  days."  Col.  2,  16.  Again:  "If  ye  be  dead  with  Christ 
from  the  rudiments  of  the  world,  why,  as  though  living  in  the 
world,  are  ye  subject  to  ordinances:  Touch  not,  taste  not,  handle 
not?"  Ver,  20.  21.  St.  I'eter  says,  "Why  tempt  ye  God,  to  put  a 
yoke  upon  the  neck  of  the  disciples,  which  neither  our  fathers 
nor  we  were  able  to  bear?  But  we  believe  that  through  the 
grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  we  shall  be  saved,  even  as  they." 
Acts  15, 10. 11.    Here  St.  Peter  forbids  to  burden  the  consciences 


454  THE  AUGSBURG  CONFESSION. 

with  many  rites,  whether  they  be  of  Moses,  or  of  any  others. 
And  Paul  calls  the  forbidding  of  meats  "  a  doctrine  of  devils,"  1 
Tim.  4,  1,  because  it  is  against  the  gospel  to  appoint  or  to  do  such 
works  to  the  end  that  by  them  we  should  merit  grace,  or  as 
though  Christianity  could  not  exist  without  such  service. 

Here  our  adversaries  object  against  us,  that  our  ministers  hin- 
der the  discipline  and  mortification  of  the  flesh ;  as  Jo\4nian 
did.  But  the  contrary  may  be  gathered  from  our  men's  writings. 
For  they  have  always  tauglit  concerning  the  cross,  that  Cliristians 
ought  to  bear  afflictions.  This  is  the  true,  earnest,  and  unfeigned 
mortification,  to  be  exercised  with  divers  afflictions,  and  to  be 
crucified  with  Christ. 

Moreover,  they  teach  that  every  Christian  must  so  by  bodily 
discipline,  or  bodily  exercises  tvA  labors,  exercise  and  keep 
himself  under,  that  plenty  and  sloth  do  not  stimulate  him  to  sin; 
not  that  he  may  by  such  exercises  merit  grace,  or  satisfy  for  sins. 
And  this  bodily  discipline  should  be  used  always,  not  only  on  a 
few  and  set  daj's;  according  to  the  commandment  of  Christ; 
"Take  heed,  lest  at  any  time  your  hearts  be  overcharged  with 
surfeiting."  Luke  21,  34.  Again,  "This  kind  (of  devils)  goeth 
not  out  but  by  prayer  and  fasting."  Matth.  17,  21.  And  St.  Paul 
says,  "I  keep  under  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection,"  1 
Cor.  9,  27;  wiiere  he  plainly  shows  that  he  did  therefore  chastise 
his  body,  not  that  by  that  discipline  he  might  merit  remission  of 
sins,  but  that  his  body  might  be  apt  and  lit  for  spiritual  things, 
and  to  do  his  duty  according  to  his  calling.  Therefore  we  do  not 
condemn  fasts  themselves,  but  the  traditions  whicli  prescribe  cer- 
tain days  and  certain  meats,  with  danger  to  the  conscience,  as 
though  such  works  as  these  were  a  necessary  service. 

Yet  most  of  tiiose  traditions  are  observed  among  vis  which  tend 
unto  this  end,  that  things  may  be  done  orderly  in  the  church  ;  as 
namely,  the  order  of  lessons  in  the  mass,  and  of  the  chief  holy- 
days.  But  in  the  meantime  men  are  admonished  that  such 
service  does  not  justify  before  God,  and  that  it  is  not  to  be  sup- 
posed that  it  is  a  sin  to  leave  undone  such  things,  if  they  be 
omitted  without  giving  offence.  This  liberty  in  human  rites  was 
not  unknown  to  the  Fathers.  For  in  the  East  they  kept  Easter  at 
another  time  than  they  did  in  E.ome:  and  when  they  of  Rome 
accused  the  East  of  schisms  on  account  of  this  diversity,  they 
were  admonished  by  others,  that  such  customs  need  not  be  alike 
every  wliere.  And  Irenseus  says :  "  The  disagreement  about  fast- 
ing does  not  break  off  the  agreement  of  faith."  Besides,  Pope 
Gregory,  in  the  12th  Distinction,  intimates  that  such  diversity 
does  not  violate  the  unity  of  the  church  ;  and  in  the  Tripartite 
History  lib.  9,  many  examples  of  dissimilar  rites  are  gathered 
together,  and  these  words  are  there  rehearsed,  "The  intention  of 
the  apostles  was  not  to  give  precepts  concerning  holydays,  but  to 
preach  godliness  and  a  holy  life." 

ARTICLE  XXVII. 

OF  MONASTIC  VOWS. 

What  is  taught  among  us  concerning  monastic  vows  will  be 
better  understood,  if  one  call  to  mind  what  was  the  state  of  the 
monasteries,  and  how  many  things  were  every  day  committed  in 
the  monasteries,  contrary  to  the  canons.    In  Augustine's  time 


THE  AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  455 

they  were  free  fraternities ;  afterwards,  when  discipline  was  cor- 
rupted, vows  were  everj^vhere  laid  upon  them,  that  the  dis- 
cipline might  be  restored  again,  as  it  were  in  a  newly-devised 
prison. 

Over  and  besides  vows,  many  other  observances  by  little  and 
little  were  added.  And  these  bonds  were  laid  upon  many,  before 
they  came  to  ripe  years,  contrary  to  the  canons. 

Many  through  error  fell  into  this  kind  of  life  unawares,  who, 
though  they  did  not  lack  years,  yet  they  wanted  discretion  to 
judge  of  their  strength  and  abilitj'.  Tliey  who  thus  had  got  into 
these  nets,  were  constrained  to  abide  in*  them,  even  though,  by 
the  benefit  of  the  canons,  some  might  be  set  at  liberty.  And  this 
occurred  rather  in  the  convents  of  nuns  than  of  monks ;  although 
the  weaker  sex  ought  more  to  have  been  spared.  This  rigor  dis- 
pleased many  good  men  heretofore,  when  they  saw  young  maids 
and  young  men  thrust  into  convents,  there  to  get  their  living. 
They  saw  what  an  unhappy  issue  this  counsel  had,  what  offences 
it  bred,  and  what  snares  it  laid  upon  the  consciences.  They  were 
grieved  that  the  authority  of  the  canons  was  wholly  neglected 
and  contemned  in  a  thing  most  dangerous.  To  all  tlicse  evils 
there  was  added  such  a  persuasion  concerning  vows,  as  it  is  well 
known  in  former  times  displeased  those  of  the  monks  themselves 
who  w^ere  somewhat  wiser  than  the  rest.  They  tauglit  that 
vows  were  equal  to  baptism;  they  taught  that  by  this  kind  of 
life  they  merited  remission  of  sins  and  justification  before  God; 
yea,  they  added  that  the  monk's  life  did  not  only  merit  righteous- 
ness before  God,  but  more  than  that,  because  it  observed  not 
only  the  commandments,  but  also  the  counsels  of  the  gospel. 

And  thus  they  taught  that  the  monastic  vow  was  far  better 
than  baptism,  that  the  monk's  life  was  more  meritorious  than 
the  life  of  magistrates,  of  pastors,  and  such  like,  who,  in  accord- 
ance with  God's  commands,  followed  tlieir  calling,  without  any 
such  services  of  man's  making.  None  of  tiiese  things  can  be 
denied :  they  may  be  found  in  their  own  writings. 

What  occurred  afterward  in  the  monasteries?  Formerly  they 
were  schools  for  the  study  of  sacred  letters,  axid  other  branches  of 
knowledge  profitable  to  the  church ;  and  thence  pastors  and 
bishops  were  taken:  but  now  the  case  is  altered.  It  is  needless 
to  rehearse  what  is  notorious.  Formerly  they  came  together  into 
such  places  to  learn ;  but  now  they  feign  that  it  is  a  kind  of  life 
instituted  to  merit  grace  and  justification ;  yea,  they  say  it  is  a 
state  of  perfection,  and  place  it  far  above  all  otlier  kinds  of  life 
that  God  has  ordained.  "We  have  mentioricd  these  things,  not 
out  of  spite  exaggerating  anytliing,  to  the  end  that  the  doctrine 
of  OUT  churches.  Touching  this  matter,  might  be  the  better  under- 
stood. 

First,  concerning  such  as  contract  marriage,  they  thus  teach 
among  us,  that  it  is  lawful  for  any  to  marry  that  are  not  adapted 
for  celibacy ;  for  vows  cannot  do  away  witli  God's  ordinance  and 
command.  But  the  command  of  God  is,  "To  avoid  fornication, 
let  every  man  have  his  own  wife."  1  Cor.  7,  2.  And  not  only  the 
command,  but  also  the  creation  and  ordinance  of  God  compel 
such  unto  marriage,  as  without  the  special  work  of  God  are  not 
exempted;  according  to  that  saying,  "It  is  not  good  that  the 
man  should  be  alone."  Gen.  2,  18.  The5%  therefore,  that  are 
obedient  to  this  command  and  ordinance  of  God,  do  not  sin. 


456  THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION. 

What  can  be  said  against  these  things?  Let  a  man  exalt  the 
obligation  of  a  vow  as  much  as  he  Avill,  yet  can  he  never  prove 
that  the  vow  shall  do  away  with  the  command  of  God.  The 
canons  teach,  ''that  in  every  vow  the  right  of  \hc  superior  is  ex- 
cepted ;"  much  less  therefore  can  these  vows,  which  are  contrary 
to  God's  command,  be  of  force. 

If  the  obligation  of  vows  from  no  cause  whatever  might  be 
changed,  then  neither  the  Roman  pontiii's  would  l:;ave  dispensed 
therefrom.  For  it  is  not  lawful  for  a  man  to  annul  an  obligation 
which  exists  directly  of  Divine  right.  But  the  Ilonian  pontiffs 
have  prudently  judged,  that  in  this  obligation  equity  must  be 
obsers'ed:  therefore  they  often,  as  we  read,  have  dispensed  from 
vows.  The  history  of  the  king  of  Arragon's  being  called  back  out 
of  a  monastery,  is  well  known ;  and  there  are  also  examples  in 
our  own  time. 

Secondly,  why  do  our  adversaries  so  exalt  the  obligation,  or  the 
eftect  of  the  vow,  when,  in  the  meantime,  they  speak  not  a  Avord 
of  the  very  nature  of  a  vow,  that  it  ought  to  be  in  a  thing  possible, 
ought  to  "be  voluntary,  and  taken  up  of  one's  own  accord,  and 
with  deliberation?  But  it  is  not  unknown,  how  far  perpetual 
cliastity  is  in  the  power  of  man.  And  how  many  a  one  among 
them  is  there,  that  has  vowed  of  his  own  accord,  and  well 
advised?  Maidens  and  youths,  before  they  know  how  to  judge, 
are  persuaded,  yea,  sometimes  also  compelled,  to  take  vows. 
Wherefore  it  is  not  meet  to  dispute  so  rigorously  of  the  obligation, 
seeing  that  all  men  confess  tliat  it  is  against  the  nature  of  a  a'ow 
that  it  is  not  done  of  one's  OAvn  accord,  nor  advisedly. 

The  canons  for  the  most  part  annul  a^ows  which  are  mado 
before  fifteen  years  of  age  ;  because  that,  before  one  comes  to  that 
age,  there  does  not  seem  to  be  so  much  judgment  that  determina- 
tion may  be  made  concerning  a  perpetual  life.  Another  canon, 
making  a  greater  concession  to  the  weakness  of  men,  adds  some 
years  n'lore ;  for  it  forbids  a  vow  to  be  made,  before  one  is  eighteen 
years  of  age.  Biit  Avhich  of  these  shall  Ave  folloAV?  The  greatest 
part  have  a  A'alid  excuse  for  leaving  the  monasteries,  because 
most  of  them  voAvcd  before  they  came  to  this  age. 

Last  of  all,  even  though  the  breaking  of  the  a'oav  AA^ere  to  be 
reprehended,  yet  it  seems  not  to  folloAV  directly  that  the  mar- 
riages of  such  persons  are  to  be  dissoh'ed.  For  Augustine,  in  his 
27th  quest.  1st  chapt..  Of  Maeeiages,  denies  that  they  oueht  to 
be  dissolA'ed:  and  his  authority  is  not  to  be  esteemed  lightly, 
although  others  afterAvard  have  thouglit  otherAvise. 

And  although  the  command  of  God  touching  Avedlock  seems  to 
free  most  men  from  the  voavs  ;  yet  our  teachers  also  bring  another 
reason  concerning  a'ows,  to  show  that  they  are  void :  because  all 
Avorship  of  God,  instituted  of  men  Avithout  the  command  of  God, 
and  chosen  to  merit  justification  and  grace,  is  Avicked  ;  as  Christ 
says :  "  In  vain  they  do  Avorship  me,  teaching  for  doctrines  the 
commandments  of  men."  Matt.  15 :  9.  And  St.  Paul  cveryAAhere 
teaclies  thatriqhteousness  is  not  to  b?"  sought  by  our  own  obserA'^- 
ances,  and  services  Avhicli  are  dcA-ised  by  men  ;  but  that  it  comes 
by  faith  to  tho'^e  Avho  believe  that  they  are  receiA^ed  into  favor  by 
God  for  Christ's  sake. 

But  it  is  CA^dent  that  the  monks  liaA'e  taught  that  serAices  de- 
Vised  by  men  satisfy  for  sins,  and  merit  grace  and  justification. 


THE  AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  457 

Wh&t  else  is  this,  than  to  detract  from  the  glory  of  Christ,  and  to 
obscure  and  deny  the  righteousness  of  faith?  Wherefore  it  fol- 
lows that  these  common  vows  were  Avicked  services,  and  are 
therefore  void.  For  a  vow  that  is  wicked,  and  Avhich  is  made 
against  the  commandments  of  God,  is  of  no  force ;  neither,  as  the 
canon  says,  ought  a  vow  to  be  a  bond  of  iniquity. 

Paul  says,  "Christ  is  become  of  no  effect  unto  vou,  whosoever 
of  youare  justified  by  tlie  law  ;  ye  are  fallen  from  grace."  Gal.  5: 
4.  They,  tiierefore,  who  wish  to  be  justified  by  vows,  are  made 
void  of  Christ,  and  fall  from  grace.  For  they  also  who  attribute 
justification  to  their  own  vows,  attribute  to  their  own  works 
what  properly  belongs  to  the  glory  of  Christ. 

Nor  can  it  be  denied,  that  the  monks  have  taught  that  they  are 
justified  by  their  vows  and  observances,  and  merit  the  remission 
of  sins ;  nay,  they  have  invented  yet  greater  absurdities,  and  said 
they  could  lend  their  good  works  to  others.  If  any  man  wished  to 
expand  these  matters  so  as  to  excite  odium,  how  many  things  might 
he  rehearee,  whereof  the  monks  themselves  are  now  ashamed ! 
Moreover,  they  have  persuaded  men  'that  these  self-devised  ser- 
vices are  a  state  of  Christian  perfection.  Is  this  not  attributing 
justification  to  works?  It  is  no  light  offense  in  the  church  to  pro- 
pound unto  the  people  a  certain  service  devised  by  men,  without 
the  commandment  of  God,  and  to  teach  that  such  a  service  justi- 
fies men:  for  the  righteousness  of  faith,  which  ought  especially 
to  be  taught  in  the  church,  is  obscured,  when  this  marvelous 
worship  of  angels,  the  pretense  of  poverty  and  humility,  and  of 
celibacy,  are  cast  before  men's  eyes. 

Moreover  the  commandments  of  God  and  the  triie  worship  of 
God  are  obscured,  when  men  hear  that  monks  alone  are  in  the 
state  of  perfection:  for  Christian  perfection  is  this,  to  fear  God 
sincerely,  and  again,  to  conceive  great  faith,  and  to  trust  assuredly 
that  for  Christ's  sake  we  have  a  reconciled  God ;  to  ask,  and  cer- 
tainly look  for,  help  from  God  in  all  affairs,  according  to  our  call- 
ing ;  and  outw^ardly  to  do  diligently  good  works,  and  to  attend  to 
our  vocation.  In  these  things  the  true  perfection  and  the  true 
worship  of  God  consist:  it  does  not  consist  in  celibacy,  in  beggary, 
or  in  vile  apparel.  But  the  people  conceive  many  pernicious 
opinions  from  these  false  commendations  of  monastic  life.  They 
hear  celibacy  praised  above  measure:  therefore  they  live  in  mar- 
riage with  a  troubled  conscience.  They  hear  that 'beggars  only 
are  perfect;  therefore  witli  a  troubled  conscience  they  keep  their 
possessions,  and  buy  and  sell.  They  hear  that  it  is  merely  a  coun- 
sel of  the  gospel,  iiot  to  take  revenge;  therefore  some  are  not 
afraid  to  avenge  themselves  in  private  life :  for  they  hear  that  it 
is  a  counsel,  not  a  commandment.  Others  think  that  all  magis- 
tracy and  civil  ofhces  are  unworthy  of  Christian  men. 

We  read  examples  of  men,  who,  forsaking  wedlock,  and  leading 
the  government  of  the  commonwealth,  have  hid  themselves  in 
monasteries.  This  they  called  fleeing  out  of  the  world,  and  seek- 
ing a  kind  of  life  which  is  more  acceptable  to  God  :  neither  did 
they  see  that  God  is  to  be  served  in  tliose  commandments  which 
He  Himself  has  delivered,  not  in  the  commandments  which  are 
devised  by  men.  That  is  a  good  and  perfect  kind  of  life,  which 
has  the  command  of  God  for  it.  It  is  necessary  to  admonish  men 
of  these  things. 

And  before  these  times  Gerson  reprehended  this  error  of  the 


458  THE   AUGSBUEG    COXFESSIOX, 

monks  concerning  perfection ;  and  testifies  tliat  in  his  time  this 
was  a  new  saying  tliat  the  monastic  life  is  a  state  of  perfection. 

So  many  A\"icked.  opinions  cling  to  the  vows ;  as,  that  thej'  jus- 
tify, that  they  constitute  Christian  perfection,  that  they  keep  the 
counsels  and  commandments,  that  they  have  works  of  superero- 
gation. All  these  things  being  false  and  vain,  they  also  make 
the  vows  invalid. 

ARTICLE  XXVIII. 

OF  ECCLESIASTICAL  POWER, 

There  have  been  great  controversies  touching  the  power  of  the 
bishops ;  in  which  some  have  in  an  unseemly  manner  mingled 
together  the  ecclesiastical  power,  and  tiie  power  of  the 
sword.  And  out  of  this  confusion  there  have  sprung  very  great 
wars  and  tumults,  while  the  pontiffs,  trusting  in  the  power  of  the 
keys,  have  not  only  instituted  new  kinds  of  service,  and  burdened 
men's  consciences' by  rese-rving  of  cases,  and  by  violent  excom- 
munications; but  have  also  endeavored  to  transfer  worldly  king- 
doms from  one  to  another,  and  to  despoil  emperors  of  their 
power  and  authority.  These  faults  godly  and  learned  men  in  the 
church  have  long  since  reprehended ;  and  for  that  cause  ours 
were  compelled,  for  the  comforting  of  men's  consciences,  to  show 
the  difference  between  the  ecclesiastical  power  and  the  power  of 
the  sword.  And  they  have  taught  that  both  of  them,  because  of 
God's  command,  are 'dutifully  to  be  reverenced  and  honored,  as 
the  chief  blessings  of  God  upon  earth. 

Now,  their  judgment  is  this:  that  the  power  of  the  keys,  or  the 
power  of  the  bishops,  according  to  tlie  gospel,  is  a  power,  or  com- 
mand from  God,  of  preaching'the  gospel,  of  remitting  or  retain- 
ing sins,  and  of  administering  the  sacraments.  For  Christ  sends 
His  Apostles  forth  with  this  charge :  "As  my  Father  hath  sent  me, 
even  so  I  send  you.  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whosesoever 
sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them  ;  and  whosesoever  sins 
ye  retain,  they  are  retained."  John  20 :  21-23.  "  Go,  and  preach 
the  gospel  to  every  creature,"  &c.    Mark  16 :  15. 

This  power  is  exercised  only  by  teaching  or  preaching  the  gos- 
pel, and  administering  the  sacraments,  either  to  many,  or  to 
single  individuals,  in  accordance  with  their  call.  For  thereby 
not  corporeal,  but  eternal  things  are  granted  ;  as  an  eternal  right- 
eousness, the  Holy  Ghost,  life  everlasting.  These  things  cannot 
be  obtained  but  by  the  ministry  of  the  word  and  the  sacraments; 
as  Paul  says,  "The  gospel  is  the  power  of  God  unto  salvation  to 
every  one  that  believeth."  Rom.  1 :  16.  Seeing,  then,  that  the 
ecclesiastical  power  bestows  things  eternal,  and  is  exercised  only 
by  the  ministry  of  the  word,  it  does  not  hinder  the  civil  govern- 
ment any  more  than  the  art  of  singing  hinders  civil  government. 
For  the  civil  administration  is  occupied  about  other  matters,  than 
is  the  gospel.  The  magistracy  does  not  defend  the  souls,  but  the 
bodies,  and  bodily  things,  against  manifest  injuries;  and  coerces 
men  by  the  sword'  and  corporal  punishments,  that  it  may  uphold 
ci^^l  justice  and  peace. 

Wherefore  the  ecclesiastical  and  the  civil  power  are  not  to  be 
confounded.  The  ecclesiastical  power  has  its  ov.n  command,  to 
preach  the  gospel  and  to  administer  the  sacraments.    Let  it  not 


THE  AUGSBURG   CONFESSION.  459 

Tby  force  enter  into  the  office  of  another;  let  it  not  transfer 
worldly  kingdoms ;  let  it  not  abrogate  the  magistrates'  laws ;  let 
it  not  withdraw  from  them  lawful  obedience ;  let  it  not  hinder 
judgments  touching  any  civil  ordinances  or  contracts ;  let  it  not 
prescribe  laws  to  the  magistrate  touching  the  form  of  the  state ; 
as  Christ  says,  "  My  kingdom  is  not  of  this  world."  John  18,  36. 
Again,  "Who  made  me  a  judge  or  a  divider  over  you?"  Luke 
12,  14.  And  Paul  says,  "  Our  conversation  is  in  heaven."  Phil. 
3,  20.  "  The  weapons  of  our  warfare  are  not  carnal,  but  mighty 
through  God,  to  the  pulling  down  of  strongholds ;  easting  down 
imaginations,"  &c.,  2  Cor.  10,  4.  5. 

In  this  way  ours  distinguish  between  the  duties  of  each  power, 
one  from  the  other,  and  admonish  all  men  to  honor  both  powers, 
and  to  acknowledge  both  to  be  the  gifts  and  blessings  of  God. 

If  the  bishops  haA^e  any  power  of  the  sword,  they  have  it  not 
as  bishops  by  the  command  of  the  gospel,  but  by  human  law 
given  unto  them  by  kings  and  emperors,  for  the  civil  government 
of  their  goods.  This,  however,  is  another  function  than  the 
ministry  of  the  gospel. 

When,  therefore,  the  question  is  concerning  the  jurisdiction  of 
bishops,  civil  government  must  be  distinguished  from  ecclesiast- 
ical jurisdiction.  Again,  according  to  the  gospel,  or,  as  they  term 
it,  by  Divine  right,  bishops,  as  bishops,  that  is,  those  who  have 
the  administration  of  the  word  and  sacraments  committed  to 
them,  have  no  other  jurisdiction  at  all,  but  only  to  remit  sin,  also 
to  inquire  into  doctrine,  and  to  reject  doctrine  inconsistent  with 
the  gospel,  and  to  exclude  from  tlie  communion  of  the  church 
wicked  men,  whose  wickedness  is  manifest,  without  human 
force,  but  by  the  word.  And  herein  of  necessity  the  churches 
ought  by  Divine  right  to  render  obedience  unto  them ;  according 
to  the  saying  of  Christ:  "He  that  heareth  you,  heareth  me," 
Luke  10,  16.  But  when  they  teach  or  determine  anything  con^ 
tra,ry  to  the  gospel,  then  tlie  churches  have  a  command  of  God 
which  forbids  obedience  to  them:  "Beware  of  false  prophets," 
Matth.  7,  15.  "Though  an  angel  from  heaven  preach  any  other 
gospel,  let  him  be  accursed,"  Gal.  1,  8.  "We  can  do  nothing 
against  the  truth,  but  for  the  truth,"  2  Cor.  13,  8.  Also,  "This 
power  the  Lord  hath  given  me  to  edification,  and  not  to  destruc- 
tion," 2  Cor.  13,  10.  So  also  the  canons  command;  ii,  quest.  7, 
chap.  Sacerdotes,  and  chap.  Oves.  And  Augustine,  in  his 
treatise  against  Petilian's  epistle,  says:  "Neither  must  we  give 
assent  to  catholic  bishops,  if  they  chance  to  err,  or  entertain  any 
opinion  contrary  to  the  Divine  canonical  Scriptures." 

If  they  have  any  other  power  or  jurisdiction,  in  hearing  and 
judging  certain  cases,  as,  namely,  of  matrimony,  and  of  tithes, 
&c.,  they  hold  it  by  human  right.'  But  when  the  Ordinaries  fail, 
the  princes  are  constrained,  even  against  their  wish,  to  dispense 
justice  to  their  subjects  for  the  maintaining  of  peace. 

Moreover,  there  is  a  controversy  whether  bishops  or  pastors 
have  the  right  to  establish  ceremonies  in  the  church,  and  to  make 
laws  concerning  meats,  holydays,  degrees,  or  orders  of  ministers, 
&c.  They  that  ascribe  this  right,  to  the  bishops,  allege  this  testi- 
mony for  it:  "I  have  yet  many  things  to  say  unto  you,  but  ye 
cannot  bear  them  now ;  but  when  the  Spirit  of  truth  is  come,  He 
shall  guide  you  into  all  truth."    John  16,  12. 13.    They  allege  also 


460  THE   AUGSBURG   CONFESSION. 

the  example  of  the  apostles,  who  commanded  to  abstain  from 
blood,  and  that  which  was  strangled.  Acts  15,  20.  Thej'  allege 
the  change  of  the  sabbath  into  the  Lord's  day,  contrary,  as  it 
seems,  to'the  decalogue  ;  and  there  is  no  example  more  ill  their 
mouths  than  the  change  of  the  sabbath.  Great  indeed,  they 
declare,  must  be  the  power  of  the  church,  since  it  has  dispensed 
with  a  precept  of  the  decalogue. 

But  of  this  question  ours  teach  thus :  that  the  bishops  have  no 
power  to  ordain  anything  contrary  to  the  gospel,  as  was  shown 
before.  The  same  also  do  the  canons  teach,  Distinct.  9.  More- 
over, it  is  against  the  Scripture  to  ordain  or  require  the  observance 
of  any  traditions,  to  the  end  that  we  may  make  satisfaction  for 
sins,  or  merit  grace  and  righteousness  by  such  an  obsers-ance. 
For  the  glory  of  Christ'.s  merit  is  dishonored,  when  we  seek  by 
such  observances  to  merit  justification.  But  it  is  apparent,  that 
through  this  persuasion  traditions  grew  to  an  infinite  number  in 
the  church,  while  in  the  meantime  the  doctrine  concerning  faith, 
and  tlie  righteousness  of  faith,  was  quite  suppressed;  for  from 
time  to  time  new  holydays  were  made,  new  feists  appointed,  new 
ceremonies,  new  Avorships  for  saints,  instituted;  because  the 
authors  of  such  things  supposed  that  by  these  works  they  should 
merit  grace.  Thus  formerly  the  number  of  penitential  canons 
increased,  whereof  we  still  see  some  traces  in  the  Satisfactions. 

Likewise  the  authors  of  traditions  act  contrary  to  the  command 
of  God,  when  they  make  sin  to  consist  in 'certain  foods,  in 
days,  and  like  things,  and  burden  the  church  with  the  servitude 
of  *thQ  law,  as  if  there  ought  to  be  among  Christians,  in  order  to 
merit  justification,  a  service  like  the  Levitical,  the  ordaining  of 
which  God  should  have  committed  to  the  apostles  and  the 
biBhops.  For  this  some  of  them  write,  and  the  popes  in  some 
measure  seem  to  have  been  misled  by  the  example  of  the  law  of 
Jloses.  Hence  are  tliose  burdens,  that  it  is  a  mortal  sin,  even  if 
no  offence  is  given  to  others,  to  do  manual  labor  on  the  festivals ; 
that  it  is  a  mortixl  sin  to  omit  the  canonical  hours ;  that  certain 
foods  defile  the  (conscience ;  that  fastings  are  works  which  appease 
God;  that  sin,  in  a  reserved  case,  cannot  be  forgiven  except  by 
the  authority  of  him  that  reserved  it;  whereas  the  canons  them- 
selves speak  only  of  the  reserving  of  the  ecclesiastical  penalty,  and 
not  of  the  reserving  of  the  guilt. 

Whence  have  the  bishops  the  authority  of  imposing  these  tradi- 
tions upon  the  churches,  for  the  ensnaring  of  men's  consciences, 
while  Peter  forbids  (Acts  15,  10)  "  to  pT;t  a  yoke  upon  the  neck  of 
the  disciples,"  and  St.  Paul  says  (2  Cor.  13,  10)  that  the  power 
given  him  was  to  edification,  not  to  destruction?  Why,  therefore, 
do  they  increase  sins  by  these  traditions  ? 

But  there  are  divers  clear  testimonies  which  prohibit  the  mak- 
ing of  such  traditions  to  merit  grace,  or  as  things  necessary  to  sal- 
vation. Paul  says  to  the  Colossians,  "Let  no  man  judge* you  in 
meat,  or  in  driiik,  or  in  respect  of  an  holyday,  or  of  the  new 
moon,  or  of  tlie  .sabbath  days."  Col.  2.  16.  Again,  "if  ye  be  dead 
with  Christ  from  the  rudiments  of  the  world,  why,  as  though  liv- 
ing in  the  Avorld,  are  ye  subject  to  ordinances.  Touch  not,  taste 
not,  handle  not ;  which  all  are  to  perish  with  the  using,  after  the 
commandments  and  doctrines  of  men?  Which  things  indeed 
have  a  show  of  wisdom."    Col.  2,  20-23.    And  in  the  epistle  to 


THE   AUGSBURG    CONFESSION.  461 

Titus  he  plainly  forbids  traditions ;  for  he  says,  "  Not  giving  heed 
to  Jewish  fables,  and  commandments  of  men,  that  turn  from  the 
truth."    Tit.  1,  14. 

And  Christ  says  of  them  that  urge  traditions,  "  Let  them  alone ; 
they  are  blind  leaders  of  the  blind."  Matt.  15,  14.  And  He  re- 
jects such  services :  ' '  Every  plant  winch  my  heavenly  Father  hath 
not  planted,  shall  be  rooted  up."    Ver.  13. 

If  the  bishops  have  authority  to  burden  the  churches  with  in- 
numerable traditions,  and  to  ensnare  men's  consciences,  Avhy 
does  the  Scri])ture  so  often  forbid  to  malvc  and  to  listen  to  tradi- 
tions? Why  does  it  call  them  the  doctrines  of  devils?  1  Tim.  4, 
1.    Has  the 'Holy  Ghost  warned  us  of  tliem  to  no  purpose  ? 

It  follows  then,  that  since  ordinances,  constituted  as  necessary, 
or  witli  the  opinion  of  meriting  grace,  are  repugnant  to  the  gosyjel, 
it  is  not  lawful  for  the  bishops  to  institute  or  exact  such  services. 
For  it  is  necessary  that  the  doctrine  of  Christian  liberty  should  be 
maintained  in  the  churches,  that  the  bondage  of  the  law  is  not 
necessary  unto  justification  ;  as  it  is  written  to  the  Galatians,  "  Be 
not  entangled  again  witli  the  yoke  of  bondage."  Gal.  5,  1.  It  is 
necessary  that  the  chief  article  of  the  gospel  should  be  maintained, 
that  we  obtain  grace  freely  by  faith  in  Christ,  not  because  of  cer- 
tain observances,  or  of  services  devised  by  men.  What  is  then  to 
be  thought  of  the  Lord's  day,  and  of  like  church  rites?  To  this 
ours  answer,  that  bishops  or  pastors  are  allowed  to  make  ordi- 
nances, so  that  things  maybe  done  orderly  in  the  church;  not 
that  by  them  we  may  merit  grace,  or  satisfy  for  sins,  or  that  men's 
consciences  should  bo  bound  to  esteem  them  as  necessary  services, 
and  think  that  they  sin  when  they  violate  tliem  without  offending 
others.  So  Paul  ordains  that  women  sliould  cover  their  heads  in 
the  congi'egatiein,  1  Cor.  11,  G;  that  the  interpreters  of  Scripture 
should  be  heard  in  order,  in  the  church,  1  Cor.  14,  27.  30.  Such 
ordinances  it  behooves  the  churches,  for  the  sake  of  charity  and 
peace,  to  keep,  to  this  extent  that  one  do  not  offend  another,  that 
all  things  may  be  done  in  order  and  without  tinnult  in  the 
church,  1  Cor.  14,  40,  comp.  Phil.  2, 14 ;  but  so  that  the  consciences 
be  not  burdened,  so  as  to  deem  them  tilings  necessary  to  salva- 
tion, a,nd  think  they  sin  Avhen  they  violate  them,  without  offend- 
ing others:  as  no  one  will  say  that  a  Avoman  sins,  if  she  goes  in 
public  with  her  head  uncovered,  provided  no  one  is  offended. 
Such  is  the  obsei'vance  of  the  Lord's  day,  of  Easter,  of  Pentecost, 
and  like  holydays  and  rites.  For  they  err  greatly  that  think  that 
by  the  authority  of  the  churcli  the  obser\-ance  of  the  Lord's  day 
has  been  instituted  instead  of  the  sabbath,  as  necessary.  The 
Scripture  has  abrogated  tlie  sabbath,  and  teaches  that  all  Mosaical 
ceremonies  may  be  omitted,  after  the  gospel  is  revealed.  And 
yet,  beca\ise  it  was  necessary  to  appoint  a  certain  day,  in  order 
that  the  i)eople  might  know'whcn  they  ought  to  come  together, 
it  appears  that  the  church  for  that  purpose  appointed  the  Lord's 
day:  wliich  for  this  cause  also  seems  to  have  been  preferred, 
that  men  might  have  an  exaniple  of  Ciiristian  liberty,  and  might 
know  that  the  observance  neither  of  the  sabbath  nor  of  anoth.er 
day  is  necessary.  Tliere  are  certain  marvelous  disputations 
touching  the  changing  of  the  law,  and  the  cerem-onies  of  the  new 
law,  and  the  change  of  the  sabbath :  wliich  all  arose  from  a  false 
persuasion,  that  there  omrht  to  be  a  service  in  the  church  similar 
to  the  Levitical,  and  that  Christ  committed  to  the  apostles  and 


462  THE  AUGSBURG   CONFESSION. 

the  bishops  the  devising  of  new  ceremonies  which  should  he 
necessarj'  to  salvation.  These  errors  crept  into  the  church  when 
the  righteousness  of  faith  was  not  plainly  enough  taught.  Some 
dispute  that  the  observance  of  the  Lord's  day  is  not  indeed  of 
Divine  right,  but  almost  of  Divine  right ;  and  touching  holydays, 
they  prescribe  how  far  it  is  permitted  to  work  on  them.  AVliat 
else*  are  such  disputations  but  snares  for  men's  consciences?  For 
though  they  seek  to  mitigate  tlie  traditions,  yet  the  equity  of  them 
can  never  be  perceived,  so  long  as  the  opinion  of  their  necessity 
remains;  which  must  needs  remain,  where  the  righteousness  of 
faith  and  Christian  liberty  are  not  known. 

The  apostles  commanded  to  abstain  from  blood.  Acts  15,  20. 
Who  observes  that  nowadays?  And  yet  they  do  not  sin  that  do 
not  now  observe  it ;  for  neither  the  apostles  themselves  wished  to 
burden  men's  consciences  Avith  such 'servitude ;  but  they  forbade 
it  for  a  time,  to  avoid  offence.  For  in  a  decree,  the  aim  of  the 
gospel  is  always  to  be  considered. 

Scarcely  any  canons  are  kept  Avith  exactness ;  and  many  grow 
out  of  use  daily,  yea,  even  among  them  that  most  eagerly  defend 
traditions.  Neither  can  there  be  siifficient  care  had  of  men's  con- 
sciences, except  this  equity  be  observed,  that  we  should  know 
that  such  rites  are  to  be  obser\-ed  without  being  deemed  neces- 
sary, and  that  men's  consciences  are  not  hurt,  though  the  tradi- 
tions grow  out  of  use. 

The  bishops  might  easily  retain  the  lawful  obedience  due  to 
them,  if  they  Avould  not  urge  men  to  observe  such  traditions  as 
cannot  be  kept  Avith  a  good  conscience.  Now  they  command 
celibacy ;  and  they  admit  none  to  the  ministry,  except  they  swear 
not  to  teach  the  pure  doctrine  of  the  gospel.  The  churches  do 
not  ask  of  the  bishops  that  they  should  procure  concord  Avitli  the 
loss  of  their  OAvn  dignity,  hoAve\'er  it  Avould  be  i)roper  for  good 
pastors  so  to  do.  They  only  ask  that  they  Avould  remit  the  unjust 
burdens,  Avhicli  are  both  new,  and  received  contrary  to  the 
custom  of  the  uniA^ersal  Christian  Church.  At  first,  some  of  these 
ordinances  may  have  had  probable  reasons,  but  they  are  not 
adapted  to  later  times.  It  is  also  CAident,  that  some  Avere 
received  from  false  notions.  Wherefore  it  Avere  a  matter  for  the 
pontifical  clemency  to  mitigate  them  uoav;  for  such  a  change 
does  not  overthroAV  the  unity  of  the  church.  For  many  human 
traditions  have  been  changed' in  the  coiarse  of  time,  as  the  canons 
themselves  shoAV.  But  if  it  cannot  be  obtained  that  those  ob- 
servances may  be  relaxed  Avhich  cannot  be  kept  Avithout  sin,  then 
must  AA'c  folloAA'  tlie  apostles'  rule,  which  commands  us  to  obey 
God  ratlier  than  men.    Acts  5,  29. 

Peter  forbids  the  bishops  to  be  lords,  and  to  rule  over  the 
churches.  1  Pet.  5,  3.  Noav  it  is  not  our  purpose  to  haA'e  the 
bishops  depriA'ed  of  their  poAA'er:  but  this  one  thing  only  is 
requested,  that  they  AA'ould  suffer  the  gospel  to  be  purely  taught, 
and  that  they  Avould  relax  a  fcAV  observances  Avhich  cannot  be 
held  AA'ithout'sin.  But  if  they  Avill  remit  nothing,  let  them  look 
to  it,  hoAv  they  Avill  give  account  to  God  for  this,  that  by  their 
obstinacy  they  afford'cause  of  schism. 


THE   AUGSBURG   CO>s^ESSION.  463 

CONCLUSION. 

These  are  the  principal  articles  -which  seem  to  be  matters  of 
controversy.  For  although  we  might  speak  of  more  abuses,  yet 
that  we  may  avoid  undue  length,  we  have  embraced  but  a  few, 
whereby  it  is  easy  to  judge  of  the  others.  Great  have  been  the 
complaints  about  indulgences,  about  pilgrimages,  about  the 
abuse  of  excommunication.  The  parishes  have  been  vexed  in 
manifold  ways  by  the  dealers  in  indulgences.  Endless  conten- 
tions have  arisen  between  the  pastors  and  the  monks  about 
parochial  rights,  about  confession,  about  burials,  about  sermons 
on  extraordinary  occasions,  and  about  other  things  without  num- 
ber. Things  of  this  sort  we  have  passed  over,  in  order  that  those 
which  are  chief  in  this  matter,  having  been  briefly  set  forth  they 
might  the  more  easily  be  understood.  Nor  has' anything  been 
here  said  or  adduced  for  the  purpose  of  casting  reproach  on  any 
one.  Those  things  alone  have  been  enunierated,  which  it 
seemed  necessary  to  say,  that  it  might  be  understood  that  in  doc- 
trine and  ceremonials  among  us  there  is  nothing  received  con- 
trary to  Scripture,  or  to  the  universal  Christian  Church,  since  it  is 
manifest  that  we  have  diligently  taken  heed  that  no  new  and 
godless  doctrines  shoiild  creep  into  our  churches. 

In  accordance  with  the  edict  of  His  Imperial  Majesty,  we  have 
desired  to  present  the  articles  above  written,  in  which  our  confes- 
sion should  be  contained,  and  in  which  might  be  seen  a  summary 
of  the  doctrine  of  those  who  teach  among  ns.  If  anything  be 
lacking  in  this  confession,  we  are  prepared,  God  willing,  to  pre- 
sent ampler  information,  in  accordance  with  the  Scriptures. 

Your  Imperial  Majesty's  faithful  and  humble, 

John,  Duke  of  Saxony.  Elector. 
George,  Margrave  of  Brandenburg. 
Ernest,  Duke  of  Luneburg. 
Philip,  Landgrave  of  Hesse. 
John  Frederick,  Duke  of  Saxony. 
Francis,  Duke  of  Luneburg. 
"Wolfgang,  Prince  of  Anhalt. 
Senate  and  Magistracy  of  Nurenberg. 
Senate  of  Eeutlingen. 


Passag'es  of  the  Epistles  and  Gospels 


TO  BE  READ 


On  Sundays  and  Holydays  of  the  Year. 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IX  ADVENT. 

Epistle:   i?om.  13,  11-14. 

And  that,  knowing  the  time,  that  now  it  is  high  time  to  awake 
out  of  sleep:  for  now  is  our  salvation  nearer  than  when  we 
believed.  The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at  hand:  let  us 
therefore  cast  off  the  works  of  darkness,  and  let  us  put  on  the 
armor  of  light.  Let  us  Avalk  honestly,  as  in  the  day  :  not  in  riot- 
ing and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness,  not  in 
strife  and  envying:  but  put  ye  on  tlie  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
make  not  provision  for  the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof. 

Gospel:    3Iatth.  21,  1-9. 

And  when  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem,  and  were  come  to 
Bethphage,  unto' the  mount  of  Olives,  then  sent  Jesus  two  disci- 
ples, Saying  unto  them,  Go  into  tlie  village  over  against  you,  and 
straightway  ye  shall  find  an  ass  tied,  and  a  colt  with  her:  loose 
them,  and  bring  them  imto  me.  And  if  any  man  say  aught  vnito 
you,  ye  shall  say,  The  Lord  hath  need  of  them;  and  straightway 
he  will  send  them.  All  this  was  done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled 
which  M'as  spoken  by  the  prophet,  saying.  Tell  ye  the  daughter 
of  Zion,  Behold,  thy'King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting 
upon  an  ass,  and  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  And  the  disciples  went, 
and  did  as  Jesus  commanded  them.  And  brought  the  ass,  and  the 
colt,  and  put  on  them  tlieir  clothes,  and  they  set  Him  thereon. 
And  a  very  great  multitude  spread  their  garments  in  the  way; 
others  cut  down  branches  from  the  trees,  and  strewed  them  in  the 
wny.  And  the  multitudes  that  went  before,  and  that  followed, 
cried,  sayimr,  Hosanna  to  the  Sou  of  David:  Blessed  is  he  that 
cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord ;  Hosaiuia  in  the  highest. 

THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 
Epistle :    Rom.  15,  4-13. 
For  whatsoever  things  Avere  written  aforetime  were  Avritten  for 
our  learning,  that  we  tiirough  patience  and  comfort  of  the  Scrip- 

(464) 


THE   THIRD    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT.  465 

tures  might  have  hope.  Now  the  God  of  patience  and  consolation 
grant  yoll  to  be  like-minded  one  toward  another  according  to 
Ohrist'Jesus:  that  ye  may  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify 
God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Wherefore 
receive  ye  one  another,  as  Christ  also  received  us,  to  the  glory  of 
God.  Now  I  say  that  Jesus  Christ  was  a  minister  of  the  circum- 
cision for  tlie  truth  of  God,  to  contirm  the  promises  made  unto  the 
fathers:  and  that  the  Gentiles  might  glorify  God  for  His  mercy: 
as  it  is  written.  For  this  cause  I  will  confess  to  Thee  among  the 
Gentiles,  and  sing  unto  Thy  name.  And  again  he  saith,  Rejoice, 
ye  Gentiles,  with  His  people.  And  again,  Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye 
Gentiles;  and  laud  Him,  alive  ])eople.  And  again  Esaias  saith. 
There  shall  be  a  root  of  Jesse, 'and  He  that  shall  "rise  to  reign  over 
the  Gentiles;  in  Him  shall  the  Cxentiles  trust.  Now  the  God  of 
hope  fill  you  Avith  all  joy  and  peace  in  believing,  that  ye  m.ay 
abound  in  hope,  through  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost 

Gospel:  Luke  21,  25-36. 

And  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and  in  the 
stars:  and  upon  the  earth  distress  of  nations  with  perplexity; 
the  sea  and  the  waves  roaring;  men's  hearts  failing  them  for  fear, 
and  for  looking  after  those  things  which  are  coming  on  the  earth : 
for  the  powers  of  heaven  shall  be  shaken.  And  then  shall  they 
see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  a  cloud  with  power  and  great  glory. 
And  when  these  things  begin  to  come  to  pass,  then  look  up,  and 
lift  up  your  heads;  for  your  redemption  draweth  nigh.  And  He 
spake  to  them  a  parabfe  ;  Behold  the  hg  tree,  and  all  the  trees; 
when  they  now  shoot  forth,  ye  see  and  know  of  your  own  selves 
that  summer  is  now  nigh  at  hand.  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  see 
these  things  come  to  pass,  know  ye  that  the  kingdom  of  God  is 
nigh  at  hand.  Verily  I  .say  unto  "you,  This  generation  shall  not 
pass  away,  till  all  be  fulfilled.  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass 
away;  but  my  words  shall  not  pass  away.  And  take  heed  to 
yourselves,  lest  at  any  time  your  hearts  be  overcharged  with  sur- 
feiting, and  drunkenness,  and  cares  of  this  life,  and  so  that  day 
come  upon  you  unawares.  For  as  a  snare  shall  it  come  on  all 
them  that  dwell  on  the  face  of  the  whole  earth.  Watch  ye  there- 
fore, and  pray  always,  that  ye  may  be  accounted  worthy  to  escape 
all  these  things  that  shall  come  to  pass,  and  to  stand  before  the 
Sou  of  man. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

Epistle:  1  Cor.  4,  1-5. 

Let  a  man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the  ministers  of  Christ,  and 
stewards  of  the  mysteries  of  God.  Moreover  it  is  required  in 
stewards,  that  a  man  be  found  faithful.  But  with  me  it  is  a  very 
small  thing  that  I  should  be  judged  of  you,  or  of  man's  judg- 
ment; yea.  I  judge  not  mine  own  self.  For  I  know  nothing  by 
myself;'  yet  am  I  not  hereby  justified;  but  He  that  judgeth  me  is 
the  Lord'.  Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the  time,  until  the 
Lord  come,  who  both  will  bring  to  light  the  hidden  things  of 

30 


466  THE   FOURTH    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT. 

darkness,  and  will  make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  hearts:  and 
then  shall  every  man  have  praise  of  God. 

Gospel:  Matth.  11,  2-10. 

Now  Avhen  John  had  heard  in  the  prison  the  works  of  Christ, 
he  sent  two  of  his  disciples,  and  said  unto  Him,  Art  Thou  He 
that  should  come,  or  do  we  look  for  another?  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  them.  Go  and  shew  John  afjain  those  things  which 
ye  do  hear  and  see:  the  blind  receive  their  sight,  and  the  lame 
walk,  the  lepers  are  cleansed,  and  the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  are 
raised  up,  and  the  poor  have  the  gospel  i>reax^hed  to  them.  And 
blessed  is  he,  whosoever  shall  not  be  crftendcd  in  me.  And  as 
they  departed,  Jesus  began  to  say  unto  the  multitudes  concerning 
John,  Whkt  went  ye  out  into  the  wilderness  to  see?  a  reed  shaken 
with  the  wind  ?  But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see?  a  man  clothed 
in  soft  raiment  ?  behold,  they  that  wear  soft  clothing  are  in  kings' 
houses.  But  what  Avent  ye  out  for  to  see  ?  a  prophet  ?  yea,  I  say 
unto  you,  and  more  than  a  propliet.  For  this  is  He  of"  whom  it 
is  written.  Behold.  I  send  my  messenger  before  Thy  face,  which, 
shall  prepare  Thy  way  before  Thee. 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

Epme:  Phil.  4,  4-7. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord  always ;  and  again  I  say.  Rejoice.  Let  your 
moderation  be  known  unto  all  men.  The  Lord  is  at  hand.  Be 
careful  for  nothing ;  but  in  every  thing  by  i^rayer  and  supplica- 
tion with  thanksgiving  let  your  reqviests'be  made  known  unto 
God.  And  the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
shall  keep  your  hearts  and  minds  tlirough  Christ  Jesus. 

Gospel:  Johnl,  19-2S. 

And  this  is  the  record  of  John,  when  the  Jews  sent  priests  and 
Levites  from  Jerusalem  to  ask  him,  Who  art  thou?  And  he  con- 
fessed, and  denied  not;  but  confessed,  I  am  not  the  Christ.  And 
they  asked  him.  what  then?  art  thou  Elias?  And  he  saith,  I  am 
not'  Art  thou  that  Prophet  ?  And  he  answered,  No.  Then  they 
said  unto  him,  Avho  art  thou  ?  that  we  may  give  an  answer  to 
them  that  .sent  us.  Wliat  .sayest  thou  of  thyself?  He  said,  I  am 
the  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness,  make  straight  tlie  way 
of  the  Lord,  as  said  the  Prophet  Esaias.  And  they  which  were 
sent  were  of  the  Pharisees.  And  they  asked  him,  and  said  unto 
him,  Why  baptizest  thou  then,  if  thon  be  not  that  Christ,  nor 
Elias,  neither  that  Prophi't  ?  John  answered  them,  saying,  I  bap- 
tize with  water :  but  there  standeth  one  among  you  whom  ye  knoAV 
not;  He  it  is,  who  coming  after  me  is  preferred  before  me,  whose 
shoe's  latchet  I  am  not  worthy  to  unloose.  These  things  were 
done  in  Bethabara  beyond  Jordan,  where  John  was  baptizing. 


CHRISTMAS    DAY,  467 

CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

Epistle:  Tit.  2,  11-14. 

For  the  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath  appeared  to 
all  men,  teaching  ns  that,  denying  ungodliness  and  worldly  lusts, 
we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  and  godly,  in  this  present 
world  ;  looking  for  that  blessed  hope,  and  the  glorious  appearing 
of  tiie  great  (fod  and  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ ;  who  gave  Himself 
for  \is,  that  He  might  redeem  us  frcmi  all  iniquity,  and  purify 
unto  Himself  a  peculiar  people,  zealous  of  good  works. 

Gospel :  Luke  2,  1-14. 

And  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that  there  went  out  a  decree 
from  Cesar  Augustus,  that  all  the  world  should  be  taxed.  (And 
this  taxing  was^  first  made  when  Cyrenius  was  governor  of  Syria.) 
And  all  went  to  be  taxed,  every  one  into  his  own  city.  'And 
Joseph  also  went  up  from  Galilee," out  of  the  city  of  Nazareth,  into 
Judea,  unto  the  city  of  David,  which  is  called  Bethlehem, 
(because  he  was  of  the  house  and  lineage  of  David,)  to  be  taxed 
with  Mary  his  espoused  wife,  being  great  with  child.  And  so  it 
was,  that,"while  they  were  there,  the  days  were  accomplished  that 
she  should  be  delivered.  And  she  brought  forth  her  first-born 
son,  and  wrapped  Him  in  swaddling  clothes,  and  laid  Him  in  a 
manger;  because  there  was  no  rcjom  for  them  in  the  inn.  And 
there  were  in  the  same  country  shepherds  abiding  in  the  field, 
keeping  v.atch  over  their  flock  by  night.  And,  lo,  tlie  angel  of 
the  Lord  came  upon  them,  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round 
about  them,  and  they  were  sore  afraid.  And  the  angel  said  unto 
them.  Fear  not :  for,  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy, 
which  shall  be  to  all  people.  For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the 
city  of  David  a  Savior,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord.  And  this  shall 
be  a  sign  unto  yoti ;  ye  shall  find  the  babe  wrapped  in  swaddling 
clothes,  lying  in  a  manger.  And  suddenly  there  v.as  with  the 
angel  a  multitude  of  the  heavenly  hoKt  praising  God,  and  saying, 
Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  toward 
men. 


DAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS. 

Epistle:  Acts  6,  8-15;  7,  54-59. 

And  Stephen,  ftill  of  faith  and  power,  did  great  wonders  and 
miracles  among  the  people.  Then  there  arose  several  of  the  syn- 
agogtie,  which  is  called  the  synagogue  of  the  Libertines,  rind 
Cyrenians,  and  Alexandrians,  and  of  them  of  Celicia  and  of  Asia, 
disputing  with  Stephen.  And  they  were  not  able  to  resist  tlie 
wisdom  and  spirit  by  which  he  spake.  Then  they  suborned  men, 
v.hich  said,  \ye  have  heard  him  speak  blasphemous  ^vords  against 
Moses,  and  against  God.  And  they  stirred  up  tlie  people,  and  the 
elders,  and  the  scribes,  and  came  lipon  him,  and  caught  him,  and 
brought  him  to  the  council,  and  set  up  false  Avitnesses,  which 
said.  This  man  ceaseth  not  to  speak  blasphemous  words  against 
this  holy  place,  and  the  law :  for  Ave  have  heard  him  say,  that 
this  Jesiis  of  Nazareth  shall  destroy  this  place,  and  shall  change 


468  DAY    AFTER  CHRISTMAS. 

the  customs  which  Moses  delivered  us.  And  all  that  sat  in  the 
council,  looking  steadfastly  on  him,  saw  his  face  as  it  had  been 
the  face  of  an  angel.  When  they  heard  these  things,  they  were 
cut  to  the  heart,  and  they  gnashed  on  him  with  their  teeth.  But 
he  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghosi,  looked  up  steadfastly  into  heaven, 
and  saw  the  glory  of  God,  and  Jesus  standing  on  tlie  right  hand 
of  God,  and  said,  behold  I  see  the  heavens  opened,  and  the  Son 
of  man  standing  on  the  right  hand  of  God.  Then  they  cried  out 
With  a  loud  voice,  and  stopped  their  ears,  and  ran  upon  him  with 
one  accord,  and  cast  him  out  of  the  city  and  stoned  him ;  and 
the  witnesses  laid  down  their  clothes  at  a  young  man's  feet,  whose 
name  Avas  Saul.  And  they  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God, 
and  saying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit. 

Gospel:  Ifatth.  23,  34-39. 

Wherefore,  behold,  I  send  unto  you  prophets,  and  wise  men, 
and  some  of  them  ye  shall  kill  arid  crucify ;  and  some  of  them 
shall  ye  scourge  in  "yo^ir  synagogues,  and  persecute  them  from 
city  to' city  :  that  upoii  you  may  come  all  the  righteous  blood  shed 
upon  the  "earth,  from  the  blood  of  righteous  Abel  unto  the  blood 
of  Zacharias,  son  of  Barachias,  whom  ye  slew  between  the  temple 
and  the  altar.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  all  these  things  shall  come 
upon  this  generation".  O  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest 
the  prophets,  and  stonest  them  which  are  sent  unto  thee,  how 
often  would  I  have  gathered  thy  children  together,  even  as  a  hen 
gathereth  her  chickens  under  lier  wings,  and  ye  would  not !  Be- 
hold, your  house  is  left  unto  you  desolate.  For  I  say  unto  you, 
ye  sha"ll  not  see  me  henceforth,  till  ye  shall  say,  Blessed  is  he  that 
Cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Another  Gospel:  John  1, 1-14, 

In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was  with  God, 
and  the  Word  was  God.  The  same  was  in  the  beginning  with 
God.  All  things  were  made  by  Him  ;  and  without  Him  was  not 
anything  made  that  was  made.  In  Him  was  life;  and  the  life 
was  the  light  of  men.  And  the  light  shineth  in  darkness;  and 
the  darkness  comprehended  it  not.  Tliere  was  a  man  sent  from 
God,  whose  name  was  John.  The  same  came  for  a  witness,  to 
bear  witness  of  the  Light,  that  all  men  through  him  might 
believe.  He  was  not  that  Light,  but  was  sent  to  bear  witness  of 
that  Light.  Tliat  was  the  true  Light,  which  lighteth  every  man 
that  Cometh  into  the  world.  He  was  in  the  world,  and  the  world 
was  made  by  Plim,  and  the  world  knew  Him  not.  He  came  unto 
His  own,  and  His  own  received  Him  not.  But  as  many  as 
received  Him,  to  them  gave  He  power  to  become  the  sons  of  God, 
even  to  them  that  believe  on  His  name:  which  were  born,  not  of 
blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the  fle.sh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of 
God.  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us,  (and 
we  beheld  His  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of  the 
Father,)  full  of  grace  and  truth. 


NEW  year's  day.  469 

THE  SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS. 

Epistle:  Gal  4,  1-7. 
Now  I  say,  That  the  heir,  as  long  as  he  is  a  child,  differeth 
nothing  from  a  servant,  though  he  be  lord  of  all ;  hut  is  under 
tutors  and  governors  until  the  time  appointed  of  the  father. 
Even  so  we,  when  we  were  children,  were  in  bondage  under  the 
elements  of  the  world:  but  when  the  fullness  of  the  time  Avas 
come,  God  sent  forth  His  Son,  made  of  a  woman,  made  under  the 
law,  to  redeem  them  that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might 
receive  the  adoption  of  sons.  And  because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath 
sent  forth  the  Spirit  of  His  Son  into  your  hearts,  crying,  Abba, 
Father.  Wherefore  thou  art  no  more  a  servant,  but  a'soh;  and  if 
a  son,  then  an  heir  of  God  through  Christ. 

Gosi)€l :  Luke  2,  33-10. 

And  Joseph  and  His  mother  marvelled  at  those  things  which 
were  spoken  of  Him.  And  Simeon  blessed  them,  and  said  unto 
Mary  His  mother,  Behold,  this  child  is  set  for  the  fall  and  rising 
again  of  many  in  Israel ;  and  for  a  sign  which  shall  be  spoken 
against;  (yea,  a  sword  shall  pierce  through  thy  own  soul  also;) 
that  the  thoughts  of  many  hearts  maybe  revealed.  And  there 
was  one  Anna,  a  prophetess,  the  daughter  of  Phanuel,  of  the  tribe 
Aser :  she  was  of  a  great  age,  and  had  lived  with  a  husband  seven 
years  from  her  virginity ;  and  she  was  a  widow  of  about  four 
score  and  four  years,  which  departed  not  from  the  temple,  but 
served  God  with  fastings  and  prayers  night  and  day.  And  she 
coming  in  at  that  instant  gave  thanks  likewise  unto  the  Lord,  and 
spake  of  Him  to  all  them  that  looked  for  redemption  in  Jerusa- 
lem. And  when  they  had  performed  all  things  according  to  the 
law  of  the  Lord,  they  returned  into  Galilee,  to  their  own  city 
Nazareth.  And  the  child  grew,  and  waxed  strong  in  spirit,  filled 
with  wisdom ;  and  the  grace  of  God  was  upon  Him.. 


NEW  YEAR'S  DAY. 

Epistle:  Gal.  3,23-29. 

But  before  faith  came,  we  were  kept  under  the  law,  shut  up 
unto  the  faith  Avhich  should  afterwards  be  revealed.  Wherefore 
the  law  was  our  schoolmaster  to  bring  us  unto  Christ,  that  we 
might  be  justified  by  faith.  But  after  that  faith  is  come,  we  are 
no  longer  mider  a  schoolmaster.  For  ye  are  all  the  children  of 
God  by  faith  in  Christ  Jesus.  For  as  many  of  you  as  have  been 
baptized  into  Christ  have  put  on  Christ.  There  is  neither  Jew 
nor  Greek,  there  is  neither  bond  nor  free,  there  is  neither  male 
nor  female :  for  ye  all  are  one  in  Christ  Jesus.  And  if  ye  be 
Christ's,  then  are  ye  Abraham's  seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the 
promise. 

Gospel:  Luke  2,  21. 

And  when  eight  days  were  accomplished  for  the  circumcising 
of  the  child,  His  name  was  called  Jesus,  which  was  so  named  of 
the  angel  before  He  was  conceived  in  the  womb. 


470  SUNDAY    AFTER   NEW    YEAR. 

•       SUNDAY  AFTER  NEW  YEAR. 
Epistle:  Tit.  3,  4-8. 

But  after  that  the  kindness  and  love  of  God  our  Savior  toward 
man  appeared,  not  by  works  of  righteousness  Avhieh  we  have 
done,  but  according  to  His  mercy  He  saved  us,  by  the  wasliing  of 
regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  which  He  shed 
on  us  abundantly  through  Jesus  Clirist  our  vSavior;  that  being 
justified  by  His  grace,  we  should  be  made  lieirs  according  to  the 
hope  of  eternal  life.  This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  these  things 
I  will  that  thou  affirm  constantly,  tliat  they  which  have  believed 
in  God  might  be  careful  to  maintain  good  works.  These  things 
are  good  and  profitable  unto  men. 

Gospel:  Matth.  2,  13-23. 

And  when  they  were  departed,  behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord 
appeareth  to  Joseph  in  a  dream,  saying,  Arise,  and  take  the  young 
child  and  His  mother,  and  flee  into  Egypt,  and  be  thou' there 
until  I  bring  thee  word :  for  Herod  will  seek  the  young  child  to 
destroy  Him.  When  he  arose,  he  took  the  young'  child  and  Liis 
mother  by  night,  and  departed  into  Egyiitf  and  was  there  until 
the  death  of  Herod:  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken 
of  the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying.  Out  of  Egypt  have  I  called 
my  son.  Then  Herod,  when  he  saw  that  he  was  mocked  by  the 
wise  men,  was  exceeding  wroth,  and  sent  forth,  and  slew  all  the 
children  that  M'ere  in  Bethlehem,  and  in  all  the  coasts  thereof, 
from  two  years  old  and  under,  according  to  the  time  which  he 
had  diligently  inquired  of  the  wise  men.  Then  was  fulfilled  that 
whicli  was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying.  In  Rama  was 
there  a  voice  heard,  lamentation,  and  weeping,  and  great  mourn- 
ing, Rachel  weeping  for  her  children,  and  would  not  be  com- 
forted, because  they  are  not.  But  Avhen  Herod  was  dead,  behold, 
an  angel  appeareth  in  a  dream  to  Joseph  in  Egypt,  saying.  Arise, 
and  take  the  young  child  and  His  mother,  and  go  into  the  land  of 
Israel :  for  they  are  dead  which  sought  the  young  child's  life. 
And  he  arose,  and  took  the  young  child  and  His  mother,  and 
came  into  the  land  of  Israel.  But  when  he  heard  that  Arche- 
laus  did  reign  in  Judea  in  the  room  of  his  father  Herod,  he  was 
afraid  to  go  thither :  notwithstanding,  being  warned  of  God  in  a 
dream,  he  turned  aside  into  the  parts  of  Galilee :  and  he  came 
and  dwelt  in  a  city  called  Nazareth :  that  it  might  be  fulfilled 
■which  was  sxjoken  by  the  prophets,  He  shall  be  called  a  Nazarene. 

Another  Gospel :  Matth.  3,10-17. 

Then  cometh  Jesus  from  Galilee  to  Jordan  urito  John,  to  be 
baptized  of  him.  But  John  forbade  Him,  saying,  I  have  need  to 
be  baptized  of  Thee,  and  comest  Thou  to  me  ?  And  Jesus  answer- 
ing said  unto  him.  Suiter  it  to  he  so  now :  for  thus  it  becometh  us 
to  fulfill  all  righteousness.  Then  he  sufFeredHira.  And  Jesus, 
when  He  was  baptized,  went  up  straightway  out  of  tlae  water: 
and,  lo,  the  heavens  were  opened  unto  Him,  and  He  saw  the 
Spirit  of  God  descending  like  a  dove,  and  lighting  upon  Him: 
and  lo  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying,  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in 
Whom  I  am  well  pleased. 


FIRST   SUNDAY    AFTER   EPIPHANY.  471 

EPIPHANY. 

Epistle :  Isaiah  60,  1-6. 

Arise,  sliine ;  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glorj^  of  the  Lord  is 
risen  upon  thee.  For,  behold,  the  darkness  shall  cover  the  earth, 
and  gross  darkness  the  people :  but  the  Lord  shall  rise  upon  thee, 
and  His  glory  shall  be  seen  vipon  thee.  And  the  Gentiles  shall 
come  to  Thy  light,  and  kings  to  the  brightness  of  Thy  rising.  Lift 
up  thine  eyes  round  about,  and  see :  all  they  gather  themselves 
together,  they  come  to  Thee:  Thy  sons  shall' come  from  far,  and 
Thy  daughters  shall  be  nursed  at  Thy  side.  Then  thou  shalt  see, 
and  flow  together,  and  thine  heart  shall  fear,  and  be  enlarged ; 
because  the  abundance  of  the  sea  shall  be  converted  unto  th.ee, 
the  forces  of  the  Gentiles  shall  come  unto  thee.  The  multitude 
of  camels  shall  cover  thee,  the  dromedaries  of  Midian  and  Ephah ; 
all  they  from  Sheba  shall  come:  they  shall  bring  gold  and. 
incense ;  and  they  shall  shew  forth  the  praises  of  the  Lord. 

Gospel:  ITatth.  2,  1-12. 

Now  when  Jesus  Avas  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea  in  the  days  of 
Herod  the  king,  behold,  there  came  wise  men  from  the  east  to 
Jerusalem,  saying.  Where  is  He  that  is  born  King  of  the  Jews?  for 
v\'e  have  seen  His  star  in  the  east,  and  are  come  to  worship  Him. 
When  Herod  the  king  had  heard  these  things,  he  was  troubled, 
and  all  Jerusalem  with  him.  And  when  he  had  gathered  all  the 
chief  priests  and  scribes  of  the  peojjle  together,  he  demanded  of 
them  where  Christ  should  be  born.  And  they  said  unto  him,  In 
Bethlehem  of  Judea:  for  thus  it  is  written  by  the  prophet,  And 
thou  Bethlehem,  in  the  land  of  Juda,  art  not  the  least  among  the 
princes  of  Juda:  for  out  of  thee  shall  come  a  Governor,  that  shall 
rule  my  people  Israel.  Then  Herod,  when  he  had  privily  called 
the  wise  men,  inquired  of  them  diligently  what  time  the  star 
appeared.  And  he  sent  them  to  Bethlehem,  and  said.  Go  and 
search  diligently  for  the  young  child  ;  and  when  ye  have  found 
Him,  bring  me  word  again,  that  I  may  come  and  worship  Him 
also.  When  they  had  heard  the  king,  they  departed ;  and,  lo, 
the  star,  which  they  saw  in  the  east,  went  before  them,  till  it  came 
and  stood  over  where  the  young  child  was.  When  they  saw  the 
star,  they  rejoiced  with  exceeding  great  joy.  And  when  they 
were  come  into  the  house,  they  saw  the  young  child  with  Mary 
His  mother,  and  fell  down,  and'worshippe'd  Him:  and  when  they 
had  opened  their  treasures,  they  presented  unto  Him  gifts:  gold, 
and  frankincense,  and  myrrh.  And  being  warned  of  God  in  a 
dream  that  they  should  not  return  to  Herod,  they  departed  into 
their  own  cauntrv  another  wav. 


EIBST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

Epiistlc;  Rom.  12,  1-6. 

I  beseech  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercies  of  God,  that 
ye  present  j'our  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy,  acceptable  unto 
(jod,  which  is  your  reasonable  service.  And  be  not  conformed  to 
this  world :  but  be  ye  transformed  by  the  renewing  of  your  mind, 


472  SECOND   SUNDAY   AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

that  ye  may  prove  what  is  tliat  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect 
will  of  God.  For  I  say,  through  the  grace  given  unto  me,  to  every 
man  that  is  among  you,  not  to  think  of  himself  more  highly  than 
he  ought  to  think  ;  but  to  think  soberly,  according  as  iCiod  hath 
dealt  to  every  man  the  measure  of  faith.  For  as  we  have  many 
members  in  one  body,  and  all  members  have  not  the  same  office": 
so  we,  being  many,  are  one  body  in  Christ,  and  ^very  one  members 
one  of  another.  Having  then  gifts  differing  according  to  the  grace 
tliat  is  given  to  ns,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophesy  according 
to  the  proportion  of  faith. 

Gospel:  Lul-e  2,  41-52. 

Now  His  parents  went  to  Jerusalem  every  year  at  the  feast  of 
the  passover.  And  when  He  was  twelve  years  old,  they  went  up 
to  Jerusalem  after  the  custom  of  the  feast.  And  when  they  had 
fulfilled  the  days,  as  they  returned,  the  child  Jesus  tarried  behind 
in  Jerusalem  :  and  Joseph  and  His  mother  knew  not  of  it.  But 
they,  supposing  Him  to  have  been  in  the  company,  went  a  day's 
journey;  and  they  sought  Him  among  their  kinsfolk  and  ac- 
quaintance. And  when  they  found  Him  not,  they  turned  back 
again  to  Jerusalem,  seeking  liim.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after 
three  clays  they  found  Him  in  the  temple,  sitting  in  the  midst  of 
the  doctors,  both  hearing  them  and  asking  them  questions.  And 
all  that  heard  Him  were  astonished  at  His  iinderstanding  and 
answers.  And  when  they  saw  Him,  they  were  amazed:  and  His 
mother  said  unto  Him,  Son,  why  hast  Thou  thus  dealt  with  us^ 
behold.  Thy  father  and  I  liave  sought  Thee  sorrowing.  And  He 
said  unto  them,  how  is  it  that  ye  sought  me?  wist  ye  not  that  I 
must  be  about  my  Father's  business?  And  they  understood  not 
the  saying  which  He  spake  unto  them.  And  He  went  down 
with  them,  and  came  to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them: 
but  His  mother  kept  all  these  sayings  in  her  heart.  And  Jesus  in- 
creased in  wisdom  and  stature,  and  in  favor  with  God  and  man. 


SECOND  SUNDAY  xVFTER  EPIPHANY. 

Epistle:  Rom.  12,  6-16. 

Having  then  gifts  differing  according  to  the  grace  that  is  given 
to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophesy  according  to  the  propor- 
tion of  faith  ;  or  ministry,  let  us  wait  on  our  ministering  ;  or  he 
that  tcacheth,  on  teaching ;  or  he  that  exhorteth,  on  exhortation : 
he  that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with  simplicity;  he  that  sheweth 
mercy,  with  cheerfulness.  Let  love  be  Avithout  dissimulation. 
Abhor  that  which  is  evil ;  cleave  to  that  which  is  good.  Be  kindly 
affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly  love  ;  in  honor  pre- 
ferring one  another;  not  slothful  in  business;  ferA'ent  inspirit; 
serving  the  Lord  ;  rejoicing  in  hope ;  patient  in  tribulation ;  con- 
tinuing instant  in  prayer  ;  distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints; 
given  to  hospitality.  Bless  them  which  persecute  yoii :'  bless,  and 
curse  not.  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with 
them  that  Aveep.  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  another. 
Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men  of  low  estate.  Be 
not  wise  in  your  own  conceits. 


THIRD   SUNDAY    AFTER   EPIPHANY.  473 

Gospel:  John  2,  1-13. 
And  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of  Galilee ;  and 
the  mother  of  Jesus  was  there ;  and  both  Jesus  was  called,  and 
His  disciples,  to  the  marriage.  And  when  they  wanted  wine,  the 
mother  of  Jesus  saith  unto  Him,  They  have  no"  wine.  Jesus  saith 
unto  her.  Woman,  what  have  I  to  do  with  thee  ?  mine  hour  is  not 
yet  come.  His  mother  saith  unto  the  servants,  Whatsoever  He 
saith  unto  you,  do  it.  And  there  were  set  there  six  waterpots  of 
stone,  after*  the  manner  of  the  purifying  of  the  Jews,  containing 
two  or  three  firkins  apiece.  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  Fill  the  water- 
pots  with  water.  And  they  filled  them  up  to  the  brim.  And  He 
saith  unto  them.  Draw  out  now,  and  bear  unto  the  governor  of 
the  feast.  And  they  bare  it.  When  the  ruler  of  the  feast  had 
tasted  the  water  that  was  made  wine,  and  knew  not  whence  it 
was,  (but  the  servants  which  drew  the  water  knew,)  the  governor 
of  the  feast  called  the  bridegroom,  and  saith  unto  him.  Every 
man  at  the  beginning  doth  set  forth  good  wine  ;  and  when  men 
have  well  drunk,  then  that  which  is  worse:  but  thou  hast  kept 
the  good  wine  until  now.  This  beginning  of  miracles  did  Jesus 
in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  manifested  forth  His  glory ;  and  His  dis- 
ciples believed  on  Him. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

EpMle:  Eom.  12,  17-21. 

Recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil.  Provide  things  honest  in 
the  sight  of  all  men.  If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you, 
live  peaceably  with  all  men.  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  your- 
selves, but  rather  give  ]ilace  unto  wrath  ;  for  it  is  written.  Venge- 
ance is  mine;  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.  Therefore  if  thine 
enemy  hunger,  feed  him;  "if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink:  for  in  so 
doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his  head.  Be  not  overcome 
of  evil,  but  overcome  evil  with  good. 

Gospel :  Mattli.  8, 1-13. 

WTien  He  was  come  down  from  the  mountain,  great  multitudes 
followed  Him.  And,  behold,  there  came  a  leper  and  worshipped 
Him,  saying.  Lord,  if  Thou  wilt.  Thou  canst  make  me  clean. 
And  Jesus  put  forth  His  hand,  and  touched  him,  saying,  I  will ; 
be  thou  clean.  And  immediately  his  leprosy  was  cleansed.  And 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  See  thovi  tell  no  man  ;  "but  go  thy  way,  shew 
thyself  to  the  priest,  and  offer  the  gift  that  Moses  commanded,  for 
a  testimony  unto  them.  And  when  Jesus  was  entered  into  Caper- 
naum, there  came  unto  Him  a  centurion,  beseeching  Him,  and 
saying.  Lord,  my  servant  lieth  at  home  sick  of  the  palsy,  griev- 
ously tormented.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  will  come  and 
heal  him.  The  centurion  answered  and  said.  Lord,  I  am  not 
worthy  that  Thou  shouldest  come  under  my  roof:  but  speak  the 
w^orld  only,  and  my  servant  shall  be  healed.  For  I  am  a  man 
under  authority,  having  soldiers  under  me  :  and  I  say  to  this  man, 
Go,  and  he  goeth :  and  to  another.  Come,  and  he  cometh  ;  and  to 
my  vservant,  Do  this,  and  he  doeth  it.  When  Jesus  heard  it,  He 
marvelled,  and  said  to  them  that  followed,  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 


474  FIFTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   EPIPHANY. 

I  have  not  found  so  great  faith,  no,  not  in  Israel.  And  I  say  unto 
you,  That  many  shall  come  from  the  east  and  west,  and  sliall  sit 
down  with  Abraham,  and  Isaae,  and  Jacob,  in  the  kingdom  of 
heaven :  but  the  children  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into 
outer  darkness:  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 
And  Jesus  said  unto  the  centurion,  Go  thy  way  ;  and  as  thou  hast 
believed,  so  be  it  done  unto  thee.  And  his  ser\'ant  was  healed  in 
the  selfsame  hour. 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IX  EPIPHANY. 

Epistle:  Rom.  13,  8-10. 

Owe  no  man  anything,  but  to  love  one  another:  for  he  that 
loveth  another  hath  f  ultilled  the  law.  For  this,  Thou  shalt  not 
commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt  not  kill,  Tliou  shalt  not  steal,  Tliou 
shalt  not  bear  false  witness.  Thou  shalt  not  covet;  and  if  there  be 
any  other  commandment,  it  is  briefly  comprehended  in  this  saj-- 
ing,  namely,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  tliyself.  Love  work- 
eth  no  ill  to  his  neighbor:  therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the 
law. 

Gos2)d:  Matth.  8,  23-27. 

And  when  He  was  entered  into  a  ship,  His  disciples  followed 
Him.  And,  behold,  there  arose  a  great  tempest  in  the  sea,  inso- 
much that  the  ship  was  covered  with  the  waves:  but  He  was 
asleep.  And  His  disciples  came  to  Him,  and  awoke  Him,  saying, 
Lord,  save  us:  we  perish.  And  He  saith  unto  them,  Why  are  ye 
fearful,  O  ye  of  little  faith?  Then  He  arose,  and  rebuked  the 
winds  and  the  sea :  and  there  was  a  great  calm.  But  the  men 
marvelled,  saying,  What  manner  of  man  is  this,  that  even  the 
winds  and  the  sea  obey  him ! 


FIFTH  SUNDAY"  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 
Epistle:  Col  3, 12-17. 

Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and  beloved,  bowels 
of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind,  'meekness,  long-suffer- 
ing ;  forbearing  one  another,  and  forgiving  one  another,  if  any 
man  have  a  quarrel  against  any :  even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so 
also  do  ye.  And  above  all  these  things  put  on  charity,  which  is 
the  bond  of  perfectness.  And  let  t!ie  peace  of  God  rule  in  your 
hearts,  to  the  which  also  ye  are  called  in  one  body;  and  be  ye 
thankful.  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  wis- 
dom ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms  and 
hymns  and  spiritual  songs,  sinaing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to 
the  Lord.  And  whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or  deed,  do  all  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  by 
Him. 

Gospel:  J/a«/i.  13,  24-30. 

Another  parable  put  He  forth  unto  them,  saying,  The  kingdom 
of  heaven  is  likened  unto  a  man  which  sowed  good  seed  in  his 


SIXTH   SUNDAY    AFTER   EPIPHANY.  475 

field:  but  while  men  slept,  his  enemy  came  and  sowed  tares 
among  the  wheat,  and  went  his  way.  But  when  the  blade  was 
sprung  up,  and  brought  forth  fruit,  then  appeared  tlie  tares  also. 
So  the  servants  of  the  householder  came  and  said  unto  liim.  Sir, 
didst  not  thou  sow  good  seed  in  thy  field  ?  from  whence  then  hath 
it  tares?  He  said  unto  them,  An  crx'my  hath  done  tiiis.  The 
servants  said  unto  him,  Wilt  thou  then 'that  Ave  go  and  gatlier 
them  up?  But  he  said.  Nay;  lest  while  ye  gather  up  the  tares, 
ye  root  up  also  the  wheat  witli  them.  Let  both  grow  together 
until  the  harvest :  and  in  the  time  of  harvest  1  will  say  to  the 
reapers.  Gather  ye  together  first  the  tares,  and  bind  them  in. 
bundles  to  burn  them:   but  gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 


SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

Epistle:  2  Pd.  1,  16-21. 

For  we  have  not  followed  cunningly  devised  fables,  when 
we  made  known  unto  you  the  power  and  coming  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  but  were  eye-witnesses  of  His  majesty.  For  He 
received  from  (Jod  the  Father  honor  and  glory,  when  there  came 
such  a  voice  to  Him  from  the  excellent  glory.  This  is  my  beloved 
Son,  in  whom  I  am  well  pleased.  And  this  voice  whu!h  came 
from  heaven  we  heard,  when  we  were  with  Him  in  the  holy 
mount.  We  have  also  a  more  stu'e  word  of  jn'opliecy ;  whereunto 
ye  do  well  that  ye  take  heed,  as  unto  a  light  that  shineth  in  a 
dark  place,  until  the  day  dawn,  and  the  daystar  arise  in  your 
hearts :  knowing  this  first,  tiuit  no  prophecy  of  the  Scripture  is  of 
any  private  interpretation.  For  th.e  prophecy  came«not  in  old  time 
by  the  will  of  man  :  but  the  holy  men  of  God  spake  as  they  were 
moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Gosjicl:  Matth.  17,  1-9. 

And  after  six  days  Jesus  taketh  Peter,  James,  and  John,  his 
brother,  and  bringe'th  them  up  into  a  high  mountain  apart,  and 
was  transfigured  before  them  :  and  His  face  did  shine  as  the  sun, 
and  His  raiment  was  white  as  the  light.  And,  behold,  there  ap- 
peared unto  them  Moses  and  Elias  talking  with  Him.  Then  an- 
swered Peter,  and  said  tmto  Jesus,  Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 
here :  if  Thou  wilt,  let  us  make  here  three  tabernacles ;  one  for 
Thee,  and  one  for  Moses,  and  one  for  Elias.  While  he  yet  spake, 
behold,  a  bright  cloud  oversliadowed  them :  and  behold  a  voice 
out  of  the  cloud,  which  said.  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I 
am  well  pleased ;  hear  ye  Him.  And  when  the  disciples  heard  it, 
they  fell  on  their  face,  and  were  sore  afraid.  And  Jesus  came  and 
touched  them,  and  said,  Arise,  and  be  not  afraid.  And  when  they 
had  lifted  up  their  eyes,  they  saw  no  man,  save  Jesus  only.  And 
as  they  came  down  from  the  mountain,  Jer  us  charged  them,  say- 
ing. Tell  the  vision  to  no  man,  until  the  Son  of" man  be  risen 
again  from  the  dead. 


476  THE   SUNDAY    SEPTUAGESIMA. 

THE  PRESENTATION  OF  JESUS  IN  THE  TEMPLE,  OR 
THE  PURIFICATION  OF  MARY. 

Epistle:  Malachi  3,  1-b. 

Behold,  I  will  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall  prepare  the  way 
before  me :  and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  seek,  shall  suddenly  come  to 
this  temple,  even  the  Messenger  of  the  covenant,  whom  ye 
delight  in :  behold.  He  shall  come,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  But 
who  may  abide  the  day  of  His  coming?  and  who  shall  stand  when 
He  appe'areth  ?  for  He  "is  like  a  refiner's  fire,  and  like  fullers'  soap : 
and  He  shall  sit  as  a  refiner  and  purifier  of  silver:  and  He  shall 
purify  the  sons  of  Levi,  and  purge  them  as  gold  and  silver,  that 
they  may  offer  unto  the  Lord  an  offering  in  righteousness.  Then 
shall  the  offering  of  Judah  and  Jerusalem  be  pleasant  unto  the 
Lord,  as  in  the  days  of  old,  and  as  in  former  years.  And  I  will 
come  near  to  you  to  judgment;  and  I  will  be  a  swift  witness 
against  the  sorcerers,  and  against  the  adulterers,  and  against  false 
swearers,  and  against  those  tiiat  oppress  tlie  hireling  in  his  wages, 
the  widow,  and  the  fatherless,  and  that  turn  aside  the  stranger 
from  his  right,  and  fear  not  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Gosjoel :  Luke  2,  22-32. 

And  when  the  days  of  her  purification  according  to  the  law  of 
Moses  were  accomplished,  they  brought  Him  to  Jerusalem,  to 
present  Him  to  the  Lord ;  (as  it'  is  written  in  the  law  of  the  Lord, 
Every  male  that  openeth  the  womb  shall  be  called  holy  to  the 
Lord';)  and  to  offer  a  sacrifice  according  to  that  which  is' said  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord,  A  pair  of  turtle-doves,  or  two  young  pigeons. 
And,  behold,  there  was  a  man  in  Jerusalem,  whose  name  was 
Simeon  ;  and  the  same  man  was  just  and  devout,  waiting  for  the 
consolation  of  Israel :  and  the  Holy  Ghost  was  upon  him.  And  it 
was  revealed  unto  him  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  he  should  not  see 
death,  before  he  had  seen  the  Lord's  Christ.  And  he  came  by  the 
Spirit  into  the  temple :  and  when  the  parents  brought  in  the 
child  Jesus,  to  do  for  Him  after  the  custom  of  the  law,  then  took 
he  Him  up  in  his  arms,  and  blessed  God,  and  said.  Lord,  now  let- 
test  Tliou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace,  according  to  Thy  word: 
for  mine  eyes  have  seen  Tliy  salvation,  Avhich  Thou  hast  prepared 
before  the  face  of  all  peopl'e ;  a  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and 
the  glory  of  Thy  people  Israel. 


THE  SUNDAY  SEPTUAGESIMA 

Epistle:  1  Cor.  9,  24—10,  5. 

Know  ye  not  that  they  which  run  in  a  race  run  all,  but  one  re- 
ceiveth  the  prize?  So  run,  that  ye  may  obtain.  And  every  man 
that  striveth  for  the  mastery  is  temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they 
do  it  to  obtain  a  corruptible  crown  :  but  we  an  incorruptible.  I ' 
therefore  so  run,  not  as  uncertainly;  so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that 
beateth  the  air;  but  I  keep  inider  my  body,  and  bring  it  into 
subjection :    lest  that  by  any  means,  when  I  have  preached  to 


THE    SUNDAY    SEXAGESIMA.  477 

Others,  I  myself  should  be  a  castaway.  Moreover,  brethren,  I 
would  not  that  ye  should  be  ignorant,  how  that  all  our  fathers 
were  under  the  cloud,  and  all  passed  through  the  sea :  and  were 
all  baptized  unto  Moses  in  the  cloud  and  in  the  sea ;  and  did  all 
eat  the  same  spiritual  meat ;  and  did  all  drink  the  same  spiritual 
drink  :  for  they  drank  of  that  spiritual  Rock  that  followed  them  : 
and  that  Rock  was  Christ.  But  with  many  of  them  God  was  not 
well  pleased :  for  they  were  overthrown  in  the  wilderness. 

Gospel:  Matth.  20,  1-16. 

For  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  man  that  is  a  house- 
holder, which  went  out  early  in  the  morning  to  hire  laborers  into 
his  vineyard.  And  he  went  out  about  the  third  hour,  and  saw 
others  standing  idle  in  the  market-place,  and  said  unto  them: 
Go  ye  also  into  the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right  I  will  give 
you.  And  they  went  their  Avay.  Again  he  went  out  about  the 
sixth  and  ninth  hour,  and  did  likewise.  And  about  the  eleventh 
hour  he  went  out,  and  found  others  standing  idle,  and  saith  unto 
them.  Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  day  idle?  They  say  unto  him, 
Because  no  man  hath  hired  us.  He'saith  unto  them.  Go  ye  also 
into  the  vineyard ;  and  whatsoever  is  right,  that  shall  ye  receive. 
So  when  even  was  come,  the  lord  of  the  vineyard  saith  unto  his 
steward.  Call  the  laborers,  and  give  them  their  hire,  beginning 
from  the  last  unto  the  first.  And  when  they  came  that  were  hired 
about  the  eleventh  hour,  they  received  every  man  a  penny.  But 
when  the  first  came,  they  siipposed  that  they  should  have  re- 
ceived more ;  and  they  likewise  received  every  man  a  peimy. 
And  when  they  had  received  it,  they  murmured  against  the  good 
man  of  the  house,  saying.  These  last  liave  wrought  but  one  hour, 
and  thou  hast  made  theui  equal  unto  us,  which  have  born  the 
burden  and  heat  of  the  day.  But  he  answered  one  of  them,  and 
said.  Friend,  I  do  thee  no  wrong;  didst  not  thou  agree  with  me 
for  a  penny  ?  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way :  I  will  give  unto 
this  last,  even  as  unto  thee.  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I 
will  with  mine  own?  Is  thine  eye  evil,  because  lam  good?  So 
the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last:  for  many  be  called,  but 
few  chosen. 


THE  SUNDAY  SEXAGESIMA. 

EpUtlc:  2  Cor.  11,  19—12,  1  9. 

For  ye  suffer  fools  gladly,  seeing  ye  yourselves  are  wise.  For  ye 
suffer,  if  a  man  bring  you  into  bondage,  if  a  man  devour  you,  if  a 
man  take  of  you,  if  a  man  exalt  himself,  if  a  man  smite  you  on 
the  face.  I  speak  as  concerning  reproach,  as  though  we  had  been 
weak.  Howbeit,  Avhereiusoever  any  is  bold,  (I  speak  foolishly,)  I 
am  bold  also.  Are  they  Hebrews? 'so  am  I.  Are  they  Israelites? 
so  am  I.  x\re  they  the  seed  of  Abraham?  so  am  I.  Are  they 
ministers  of  Christ?  (I  speak  as  a  fool,)  I  am  more  ;  in  labors  more 
abundant,  in  stripes  above  measure,  in  prisons  more  frequent,  in 
deaths  oft.  Of  the  Jews  five  times  received  I  forty  stripes  save 
one.  Thrice  was  1  beaten  with  rods,  once  was  1  stoned,  thrice  I 
sufffered  shipwreck,  a  night  and  a  day  I  have  been  in  the  deep ; 


478  THE  .SUNDAY  SEXAGESIMA. 

in  journey ings  often,  in  perils  of  waters,  in  perils  of  robbers,  in 
perils  by  mine  own  countrymen,  in  perils  by  the  heathen,  in 
perils  in  the  city,  in  perils  in  the  wilderness,  in  perils  in  the  sea, 
in  perils  among  false  brethren  ;  in  weariness  and  painfulness,  in 
watchings  often,  iu  hunger  and  thirst,  in  fastings  often,  in  cold 
and  nakedness.  Beside  those  things  that  are  without,  that 
v.hich  Cometh  upon  me  daily,  the  care  of  all  the  churches.* 
AVho  is  weak,  and  1  am  not  weak?  who  is  offended,  and  I 
burn  not?  If  I  must  needs  glory,  I  will  glory  of  the  things 
which  cuncern  mine  infirmities.'  The  God  and  Father  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  is  blessed  for  evermore,  kuoweth 
that  I  lie  not.  In  Damascus  the  governor  under  Aretas  the 
king  kept  tlie  city  of  the  Damascenes  with  a  garrison,  desirous 
to  apprehend  me:  and  through  a  window  in  a  basket  was  I  let 
down  by  the  wall,  and  escaped  his  hands.  It  is  not  expedient  for 
me  doubtless  to  glory.  I  will  come  to  visions  and  revelations  of 
the  Lord.  I  knew  a  man  in  Clirist  above  fourteen  years  ago, 
whether  in  the  body  I  cannot  tell,  or  whether  out  of  the  body  I 
cannot  tell:  God  kuoweth;  such  a  one  caught  up  to  the  third 
heaven.  And  I  knew  such  a  man,  whether  in  the  body,  or  out  of 
the  body,  I  cannot  tell;  God.  kuoweth:  how  that  he  was  caught 
up  into  ]iaradise,  and  heard  uusjx'akable  words,  which  it  is  not 
lawful  for  a  man  to  utter.  Of  such  a  one  will  I  glory:  yet  of 
myself  I  will  not  glory,  but  in  mine  infirmities.  For 'though  I 
would  desire  to  glory,  I  shall  not  be  a  fool ;  for  I  will  say  the 
truth :  but  now  I  forbear,  lest  any  man  should  think  of  me  above 
thatM'hich  he  seeth  me  to  be,  or  that  he  lipareth  of  me.  And  lest 
I  should  be  exalted  above  measure  through  the  abundance  of  the 
revelations,  there  was  given  to  me  a  thorn  in  the  flesh,  the  mes- 
senger of  Satan  to  buffet  me,  lest  I  should  be  exalted  above 
measure.  For  this  thing  I  besought  the  Lord  thrice,  that  it 
might  depart  from  me.  And  He  said  unto  me.  My  grace  is  ?;ufl[i- 
cient  for  thee ;  for  my  strength  is  made  ])erfect  in  weakness. 
Most  gladly  therefore  will  I  rather  glory  in  my  inlirmities,  that  the 
power  of  Christ  may  rest  upon  me. 

Gos})d:  Luke  8,  4-15. 

And  when  much  people  Avere  gathered  together,  and  were  come 
to  Him  of  every  city.  He  spake  by  a  parable :  A  sower  wont  out 
to  sow  his  seed':  au'd  as  he  sowed,  some  fell  by  the  way  side:  and 
it  was  trodden  down,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air  devoured  it.  And 
some  fell  upon  a  rock ;  and  as  soon  as  it  was  sprung  ujx  it  with- 
ered away,  because  it  lacked  moisture.  And  some  fell  among 
thonis;  and  the  thorns  sprang  up  Avith  it,  and  choked  it.  And 
other  fell  on  good  ground,  and  sprang  up,  and  bare  fruit  a  hun- 
dredfold. And  Avhen  He  had  said  these  things,  He  cried,  he  that 
hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear.  And  His  disciples  asked  Him,  say- 
ing, What  might  this  jmraljie  be?  And  He  said,  Unto  you  it  is  given 
to  knoAV  the  invsteries  of  tlie  kingdom  of  God:  but  to  others  in 
parables ;  that  seeing  thev  might  )iot  see,  and  hearing  they  might 
not  understand.  Noav  the  parable  is  this:  The  seed  is  the  Avord 
of  God.  Those  bv  the  Avay  side  are  they  that  hear :  then  cometh 
the  devil,  and  taketh  aAvay  the  word  out  of  their  hearts,  lest  they 
should  believe  and  be  saved.  They  on  the  rock  are  they,  which, 
Avhen  they  hear,  receive  the  Avord  with  joy ;  and  these  have  no 


THE   SUNDAY    QUINQUAGESIMA.  479 

root,  which  for  a  while  believe,  and  in  time  of  temptation  fall 
away.  And  tliat  which  fell  among  the  thorns  are  they,  which, 
when  tliey  have  heard,  go  forth,  and  are  choked  with  cares  and 
riches  and  pleasures  of  this  life,  and  bring  no  fruit  to  perfection. 
But  that  on  the  good  ground  arc  they,  Avhich,  in  an  honest  and 
good  heart,  having  heard  the  word,  keep  it,  and  bring  forth  fruit 
with  patience. 


THE  SrXDAY  QUINQUAGESIMA,  OR  ESTOMIHI. 

Epistle:  1  Cor.  13,  1-13. 

Though  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of  angels,  and 
have  not  charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding  bra,ss,  or  a  tinkling 
cymbal.  And  though  I  have  tlie  gift  of  proi^hecy,  and  understand 
ail  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge  ;  and  though  I  have  all  faith,  so 
that  I  could  remove  mountains,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am  noth- 
ing. And  though  I  bestow  all  my  goods  to  feed  the  yjoor,  and 
though  I  give  my  body  to  be  burned,  and  have  not  charity,  it 
protiteth  me  nothing.  Charity  svifFereth  long,  and  is  kind  ;  char- 
ity vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  pulfed  up,  doth  not  behave  itself 
unseenily,  seeketh  not  her  own,  is  not  easily  provoked,  thinketh 
no  evil:  rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  in  the  truth; 
beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopetli  all  things,  endur- 
eth  all  things.  Charity  never  faileth :  but  whether  there  be 
prophecies,  they  shall  fail;  whether  there  be  tongues,  they  shall 
cease :  whether  there  be  knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away.  For  we 
know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in  part.  But  when  that  which  is 
perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is  in  part  shall  be  done  away. 
When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I  understood  as  a  child,  I 
thotight  as  a  child  ;  but  when  I  became  a  man,  I  put  away  childish 
things.  For  now  we  see  through  a  glass,  darkly  ;  but  then  face  to 
face:  now  I  know  in  part;  but  then  shall  I  know  even  as  also  I 
am  known.  And  now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these  three ; 
but  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. 

Gospel:   Luke  IS,  31-43. 

Then  He  took  unto  Him  the  twelve,  and  said  unto  them, 
Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem,  and  all  things  that  are  Avritten  by 
the  prophets  concerning  the  iSon  of  man  shall  be  accomplished. 
For  He  shall  be  delivered  unto  the  Gentiles,  and  shall  be  mocked, 
and  spitefully  entreated,  and  spitted  on :  and  they  shall  scourge 
Him,  and  put  Him  to  death ;  and  the  third  day  He  shall  rise 
again.  And  they  understood  none  of  these  things ;  and  this  say- 
ing was  hid  from  them,  neither  knew  they  the  things  which  were 
spoken.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  He  was  come  nigh  unto 
Jericho,  a  certain  blind  man  sat  by  the  wayside  begging:  and 
hearing  the  multitude  pass  by,  he  asks^'d  what  it  meant.  And 
they  told  him,  that  Jesus  of  Xazart- th  passeth  by.  And  he  cried, 
saying,  Jesus,  Tiiou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me.  And  they 
which  went  before  rebuked  him,  that  he  should  hold  his  peace: 
but  he  cried  so  much  the  more.  Thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 
on  me.  And  Jesus  stood,  and  commanded  him  to  be  brought 
unto  Him :  and  when  he  was  come  near.  He  asked  him,  sajing. 


480  THE   FIRST   SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 

What  wilt  thou  that  I  shall  do  unto  thee?  and  he  said,  Lord,  that 
I  may  receive  ray  sight.  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Receive  thy 
sight;  thy  faith  hath  saved  thee.  And  immediately  he  received 
his  sight,  and  followed  Him,  glorifying  God:  and  all  the  people, 
when  they  saw  it,  gave  praise  unto  God. 


THE  AXNUXCIATION-DAY  OF  MARY. 

Ejiistle:  Isaiah  7,  10-15. 

Moreover,  the  Lord  spake  again  unto  Ahaz,  saying.  Ask  thee  a 
sign  of  the  Lord,  thy  God ;  ask  it  either  in  the'  depth  or  in  the 
height  above.  But  Ahaz  said,  I  will  not  ask,  neither  will  I  tempt 
the  Lord.  And  he  said.  Hear  ye  now,  O  house  of  David ;  is  it  a 
small  thing  for  you  to  weary  men,  but  will  ye  weary  my  God  also? 
Therefore  the  L'ord  Himseff  shall  give  you"  a  sign  :  Behold,  a  vir- 
gin shall  conceive,  and  bear  a  son,  and  shall  call  His  name  Im- 
manuel.  Butter  and  honey  shall  He  eat,  that  He  may  know  to 
refuse  the  evil,  and  choose  the  good. 

Gospel:  Luke  1,  26-38. 

And  in  the  sixth  month  the  angel  Gabriel  was  sent  from  God 
into  a  city  of  Galilee,  named  Nazareth,  to  a  virgin  espoused  to  a 
man  whose  name  was  Joseph,  of  the  house  of  "David ;  and  the 
virgin's  name  was  Mary.  And  the  angel  came  in  unto  her,  and 
said,  Hail,  thou  that  art  highly  favored,  the  Lord  is  with  thee: 
blessed  art  thou  among  women.  And  when  she  saw  him,  she  was 
troubled  at  his  saying,  and  cast  in  her  mind  what  manner  of 
salutation  this  should  be.  And  the  angel  said  unto  her.  Fear  not, 
Mary:  for  thou  hast  fovmd  favor  with  God.  And,  behold,  thoti 
shalt  conceive  in  thy  womb,  and  bring  forth  a  son,  and  shalt  call 
His  name  Jesus.  He  shall  be  great,  and  shall  be  called  the  Son 
of  the  Highest;  and  the  Lord  God  shall  give  unto  Him  the  throne 
of  His  father  David :  and  He  shall  reign  over  the  house  of  Jacob 
for  ever;  and  of  His  kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end.  Then  said 
Mary  unto  the  angel.  How  shall  this  be,  seeing  I  know  not  a  man? 
And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto  her,  The  Holy  Ghost  shall 
come  upon  thee,  and  the  power  of  the  Highest  shall  overshadow 
thee  :  therefore  also  that  holy  thing  whicli  shall  be  born  of  thee 
shall  be  called  the  Son  of  God.  And,  behold,  thy  cousin  Eliza- 
beth, she  hath  also  conceived  a  son  in  lier  old  age  ;*and  this  is  the 
sixth  month  with  her,  who  was  called  barren.  For  with  God 
nothing  shall  be  impossible.  And  Mary  said,  Behold  the  hand- 
maid of  the  Lord;  be  it  unto  me  according  to  Thy  word.  And 
the  angel  departed  from  her. 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,  OR  INYOCAVIT. 

Epistle:  2  Cor.  6,  1-10. 

We  then,  as  workers  together  with  Him,  beseech  you  also  that 
ye  receive  not  the  grace  of  God  in  vain.    For  He  saith,  I  have 


THE   SECOND   SUNDAY    IN    LENT.  481 

heard  thoo  in  a  time  accepted,  and  in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I 
succored  thee :  behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time  ;  behold,  now  is 
the  day  of  salvation.  Giving  no  offence  in  anything,  that  the  minis- 
try be 'not  blamed:  but  in  all  things  approving  ourselves  as  the 
ministers  of  God,  in  much  patience,  in  atiiictions,  in  necessities,  in 
distresses,  in  stripes,  in  imijrisonments,  in  tumults,  in  labors,  in 
watchings,  in  fastings ;  by  pureness,  by  knowledge,  by  long-sulfer- 
ing,  by  kindness,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  love  unfeigned,  by  the 
word  of  truth,  by  the  power  of  God,  by  the  armor  of  righteous- 
ness on  the  right  hand  and  on  the  left.  By  honor  and  dishoner,  by 
evil  report  and  good  report :  as  deceivers,  and  yet  true ;  as  un- 
known, and  yet  well  known  :  a*  dying,  and,  behold,  we  live  ;  as 
chastened,  and  not  killed;  as  sorrowful,  yet  alway  rejoicing ;  as 
poor,  yet  making  many  rich  ;  as  having  nothing,  and  yet  possess- 
ing all  things. 

Gospel:  Matth.  4,  1-11. 

Then  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit  into  the  Avilderness  to  be 
tempted  of  the  devil.  And  when  He  had  fasted  fori  y  days  and  forty 
nights,  He  was  afterward  ahungered.  And  when  the  tempter 
came  to  liim,  he  said,  If  Thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  command  that 
these  stones  be  made  bread.  But  He  answered  and  said.  It  is 
written,  Man  shall  not  live  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word 
that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God.  Then  the  devil  taketh 
Him  up  into  the  holy  city,  and  setteth  Him  on  a  pinnacle  of  the 
temple,  and  saith  unto  Him,  If  Thou  be  \he  Son  of  God,  cast  Thy- 
self down:  for  it  is  written,  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  con- 
cerning thee :  and  in  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at 
any  time  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone.  Jesus  said  unto 
him.  It  is  written  again.  Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God. 
A§:ain,  the  devil  taketh  Him  up  into  an  exceeding  high  moun- 
tain, and  sheweth  Him  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the 
f lory  of  them;  and  saith  unto  Him,  All  these  things  will  I  give 
'hee,  if  Thou  wilt  fall  down  and  worship  me.  Then  saith  Jesus 
unto  him,  Get  thee  hence,  Satan :  for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt 
w^orship  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  Him  only  shalt  thou  serve.  Then 
the  devil  leave th  Him,  and,  behold,  angels  came  and  ministered 
unto  Him. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,  OR  REMINISCERE. 

Epistle:  1  Thcss.  4,  1-7. 

Furthermore,  then,  Ave  beseech  you,  brethren,  and  exhort  you 
by  the  Lord  Jesus,  that  as  ye  have  received  of  us  how  ye  ought  to 
w'alk  and  to  please  God,  so  ye  would  abound  more  and  more. 
For  y*  know  what  commandnients  we  gave  you  by  the  Lord  Jesus. 
For  this  is  the  Avill  of  God,  even  your  sanctification,  that  ye  should 
abstain  from  fornication  :  that  every  one  of  you  should  know  how 
to  possess  his  vessel  in  sanctification  and  honor ;  not  in  the  lust 
of  concupiscence,  even  as  the  Gentiles  which  know  not  God: 
that  no  man  go  beyond  and  defraud  his  brother  in  any  matter: 
because  that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such,  as  wo  also  have 

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482  THE   THIRD   SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 

forewarned  you  and  testified.    For  God  hath  not  called  us  unto 
uneleanness,  but  unto  holiness. 

Gospel :  Matth.  15,  21-28. 

Then  Jesus  went  thence,  and  departed  into  the  coasts  of  Tyre 
and  Sidon.  And,  behold,  a  woman  of  Canaan  came  out  of  the 
same  coasts,  and  cried  unto  Him,  saying,  Have  mercy  on  me,  O 
Lord,  Thou  Son  of  David  ;  my  daughter  is  grievously  vexed  Avith 
a  devil.  But  He  answered  her  not  a  word.  And  His  disciples 
besought  Him,  sajing,  Send  her  away :  for  she  crieth  after  us. 
But  He  answered  and  said,  I  am  not  sent  but  unto  the  lostsheep 
of  the  house  of  Israel.  Then  came  she  and  worshipped  Him, 
saying,  Lord,  help  me.  But  He  answered  and  said,  It  is  not 
meet  to  take  the  children's  bread,  and  to  cast  it  to  dogs.  And  she 
said.  Truth,  Lord  :  yet  the  dogs  eat  of  the  crumbs  which  fall  from 
their  masters'  table.  Then  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  her,  O 
woman,  great  is  thy  faith  :  be  it  unto  thee  even  as  thou  wilt.  And 
her  daughter  was  made  whole  from  that  very  hour. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,  OR  OCULL 

Epistle:  Eph.  5,1-9. 

Be  ye  therefore  followed  of  God,  as  dear  children :  and  walk  in 
love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given  Himself  for  us, 
an  offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God  for  a  sweet-smelling  savor.  But 
fornication,  and  all  uneleanness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not  be 
once  named  among  yovi,  as  becometh  saints;  neither  filthiness, 
nor  foolish  tsilking,  nor  jesting,  which  are  not  convenient :  but 
rather  giving  of  thanks.  For  this  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger, 
nor  unclean  person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath 
any  inheritance  in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God.  Let  no 
man  deceive  you  with  vain  words :  for  because  of  these  things 
cometh  the  wrath  of  (iod  upon  the  children  of  disobedience.  Be 
not  ye  therefore  partakers  with  them.  For  ye  were  sometime 
darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light  in  the  Lord:  walk  as  children  of 
light;  (for  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  in  all  goodness  and  righteous- 
ness and  truth.) 

Gospel:  Luke  11,  14-28. 

And  He  was  casting  out  a  devil,  and  it  was  dumb.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  wlien  the  devil  was  gone  out,  the  dumb  spake;  and  the 
people  wondered.  But  some  of  them  said.  He  casteth  out  devils 
through  Beelzebub,  the  chief  of  tlie  devils.  And  others,  temjjt- 
Ing  Him,  sought  of  Him  a  sign  from  heaven.  But  He,  knowing 
their  thoughts,  said  unto  them.  Every  kingdom  divided  against 
itself  is  brought  to  desolation ;  and  a  house  divided  against 
itself  falleth.  If  Satan  also  be  divided  against  himself,  how  sliall 
his  kingdom  stand  ?  beoause  ye  say  that  I  cast  out  devils  through 
Beelzebub.  And  if  I  by  Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by  whom  do 
your  sons  cast  them  out?  tlierefore  shall  they  be  your  judges. 
But  if  I  with  the  finger  of  God  cast  out  devils,  no  doubt  the  king- 
dom of  God  is  come  upon  you.    When  a  strong  man  armed  keep- 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,  483 

eth  his  palace,  his  goods  are  in  peace :  but  when  a  stronger  than 
he  shall  come  upon  him,  and  overcome  him,  he  taketh  from  him 
all  his  armor  wherein  lie  trusted,  and  divideth  his  spoils.  He 
that  is  not  with  me  is  against  me ;  and  he  that  gathereth  not  with 
me  scattereth.  When  the  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a  man,  he 
walketh  through  dry  places,  seeking  rest;  and  finding  none,  he 
saith,  I  will  return  unto  my  house  whence  I  came  out.  And 
when  he  cometh,  he  findeth  it  swept  and  garnished.  Then  goeth 
he,  and  taketh  to  him  seven  otlier  spirits  more  wicked  than  him- 
self ;  and  they  enter  in,  and  dwell  there :  and  the  last  state  of  that 
man  is  worse  than  the  first.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  He  spake 
these  things,  a  certain  woman  of  the  company  lifted  up  her 
voice,  and  said  unto  Him,  Blessed  is  the  womb  that  bare  Thee,  and 
the  paps  which  Thou  hast  sucked.  But  He  said.  Yea,  rather, 
blessed  are  they  that  hear  the  Word  of  God,  and  keep  it. 

THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,  OR  L.ETARE. 
Epistle:  Gal.  4,  21-31. 

Tell  me,  ye  that  desire  to  be  under  the  law,  do  ye  not  hear  the 
law?  For  it  is  written,  that  Abraham  had  two  sons,  the  ono  by  a 
bondmaid  and  the  other  by  a  free  woman.  But  he  who  was  born 
of  the  bondwoman  was  born  after  the  flesh  ;  but  he  of  the  free 
woman  was  by  promise.  Which  things  are  an  allegory ;  for  these 
are  the  two  covenants  ;  the  one  from  the  mount  Sinai,  which  gen- 
dereth  to  bondage,  which  is  Agar.  For  this  Agar  is  mount  Sinai 
in  Arabia,  and  answereth  unto  Jerusalem  which  now  is,  and  is  in 
bondage  with  her  children.  But  Jerusalem  wliich  is  above  is 
free,  which  is  the  mother  of  us  all.  For  it  is  written,  Rejoice, 
thou  barren  that  bearest  not ;  break  forth  and  cry,  thou  that  trav- 
ailest  not:  for  the  desolate  hath  many  more  children  than  she 
which  hath  a  husband.  Now  we,  brethren,  as  Isaac  was,  are  the 
children  of  promise.  But  as  then  he  that  was  born  after  the  flesh 
persecuted  him  that  was  born  after  the  Spirit,  even  so  it  is  now. 
Nevertheless  what  saith  the  Scripture?  Cast  out  the  bondwoman 
and  her  son  :  for  the  son  of  the  bondwoman  shall  not  be  heir  Avith 
the  son  of  the  freewoman.  So  then,  brethren,  we  are  not  children 
of  the  bondwoman,  but  of  the  free. 

Another  Epistle:  Rom.  8,  28-39. 

And  we  know  that  all  things  work  together  for  good  to  them 
that  love  God,  to  them  \v\\o  are  the  called  according  to  His  pur- 
pose. For  whom  He  did  foreknow.  He  did  also  predestinate  to 
be  conformed  to  the  image  of  His  Son,  that  He  might  be  the  first- 
born among  many  brethren.  Moreover,  whom  He  did  predesti- 
nate, them  He  also  called :  and  whom  He  called,  them  He  also 
justified:  and  whom  He  justified,  them  He  also  glorified.  What 
shall  we  then  say  to  these  things?  If  God  be  for  us,  who  can  be 
against  us  ?  He  that  spared  not  His  own  Son,  but  delivered  Him  up 
for  us  all,  how  shall  He  not  with  Him  also  freely  give  us  all  things  ? 
Who  shall  lay  anything  to  the  charge  of  God's  elect?  It  is  God 
that  justifieth.  Who  is  He  that  condemneth  ?  It  is  Christ  that 
died,  yea  rather,  that  is  risen  again,  who  is  even  at  the  right  hand 
of  God,  who  also  maketh  intercession  for  us.    Who  shall  separate 


484  THE   FOURTH   SUNDAY   IN   LENT. 

US  from  the  love  of  Christ?  shall  tribulation,  or  distress,  or  perse- 
cution, or  famine,  or  nakedness,  or  peril,  or  sword?  As  it  is  writ- 
ten, For  Thy  sake  we  are  killed  all  the  day  long ;  we  are  accounted 
as  sheep  for  the  slaughter.  Nay,  in  all  these  things  we  are  more 
than  conquerors  through  Him  that  loved  us.  For  I  am  per- 
suaded, that  neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  angels,  nor  principalities, 
nor  powders,  nor  things  present,  nor  things  to  come,  nor  height, 
nor  depth,  nor  any  other  creature,  shall  be  able  to  separate  us 
from  the  love  of  God,  whicli  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

Gosixl :  John  6,  1-15. 

After  these  things  Jesus  went  over  the  sea  of  Galilee,  which  is  the 
sea  of  Tiberias.  And  a  great  multitude  followed  Him,  because 
they  saw  His  miracles  which  He  did  on  theiii  that  were  diseased. 
And  Jesus  went  up  into  a  mountain,  and  there  He  sat  with  His 
disciples.  And  the  passover,  a  feast  of  the  Jews,  was  nigh.  When 
Jesus  then  lifted  up  His  eyes,  and  saw  a  great  company  come  unto 
Him,  He  saith  unto  Philip,  Whence  shall  we  buy  bread,  that  these 
may  eat?  And  this  He  said  to  prove  him :  for  He  Himself  knew 
what  He  would  do.  Philip  answered  Him,  Two  hundred  penny- 
worth of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for  them,  that  every  one  or  them 
may  take  a  little.  One  of  His  disciples,  Andrew.  Simon  Peter's 
brother,  saith  unto  Him,  There  is  a  lad  here,  w  hich  hath  five  bar- 
ley loaves,  and  two  small  fishes:  but  what  are  they  among  so 
many?  And  Jesus  said,  Make  the  men  sit  down.  Now  there  was 
much  grass  in  the  place.  So  the  men  sat  down,  in  number  about 
five  thousand.  And  Jesus  took  the  loaves;  and  when  He  had 
given  thanks.  He  distributed  to  the  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
them  that  were  set  down:  and  likewise  of  the  fishes  as  much  as 
they  would.  When  they  were  filled,  He  said  unto  His  disciples, 
Gather  up  the  fragments  that  remain,  that  notliing  be  lost. 
Therefore  they  gathered  them  together,  and  filled  twelve  baskets 
with  the  fragments  of  the  five  barley  loaves,  which  remained  over 
and  above  xinto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then  those  men,  when 
they  had  seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said.  This  is  of  a  truth 
that  Prophet  that  should  come  into  the  world.  When  Jesus 
therefore  perceived  that  tliey  would  come  and  take  Him  by  force, 
to  make  Him  a  king.  He  departed  again  iuto  a  mouutain  Himself 
alone. 

Anotlier  Gospel:  Matih.  11,  25-30. 

At  that  time  Jesus  answered  and  said,  I  thank  Thee,  O  Father, 
Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  Thou  hast  hid  these  things 
from  the  wise  and  i^rudeut,  and  hast  revealed  them  unto  babes. 
Even  so,  Father;  for  so  it  seemed  good  in  Thy  sight.  All  tilings 
are  delivered  unto  me  of  my  Fatlier:  and  no  man  knoweth  the 
Son,  but  the  Father;  neither  knoweth  any  man  the  Father,  save 
the  Son,  and  He  to  w^homsoever  the  Son  will  reveal  Him.  Come 
unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give 
you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me ;  for  I  am 
meek  and  lowly  in  heart:  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 
For  my  j'oke  is  easy,  and  my  burden  is  light. 


THE   FIFTH    SUNDAY    IX    LENT.  485 

THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,  OR  JUDICA. 

Epistle:  Hcb.  9,  11-15. 

But  Christ  being  come  a  High  Priest  of  good  things  to  come,  by 
a  greater  and  more  perfect  tabernacle,  not  made  with  hands,  that 
is  to  say,  not  of  this  building;  neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and 
calves,  but  by  His  own  blood  He  entered  in  once  into  the  holy 
place,  having  obtained  eternal  redemi»tion  for  us.  For  if  the 
blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes  of  a  heifer  sprinkling 
the  unclean,  sanctificth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh  ;  how  m\ich 
more  shall  the  blood  of  Clirist,  who  through  the  eternal  Spirit 
offered  Himself  without  spot  to  God,  purge  your  conscience  from 
dead  works  to  serve  the  living  God  ?  And  for  this  cause  He  is  the 
mediator  of  the  new  testament,  that  by  means  of  death,  for  the 
redemption  of  the  transgressions  that  were  under  the  first  testa- 
ment, they  which  are  called  might  receive  the  promise  of  eternal 
inheritance. 

Gospel :  John  8,  46-59. 

Which  of  you  con^^nceth  me  of  sin?  And  if  I  say  the  truth, 
why  do  ye  not  believe  me?  He  that  is  of  God  heareth  God's 
words:  ye  therefore  hear  them  not,  because  ye  are  not  of  God. 
Then  aiiswered  the  Jews,  and  said  unto  Him,  Say  we  not  well 
that  Thou  art  a  Samaritan,  and  hast  a  devil?  Jesus  answered,  I 
have  not  a  devil ;  but  I  honor  my  Father,  and  ye  do  dishonor  me. 
And  I  seek  not  mine  own  glory:  there  is  one  that  seeketh  and 
judgeth.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  tmto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my  saying, 
he  shall  never  see  death.  Then  said  the  Jcavs  unto  Him,  Now  we 
know  that  Thou  hast  a  devil.  Abraham  is  dead,  and  the  proph- 
ets; and  Thou  sayest,  If  a  man  keep  my  saying,  he  shall  never 
taste  of  death.  Art  Thou  greater  than  our  father  Abraham, 
which  is  dead ;  and  the  prophets  are  dead  :  whom  makest  Thou 
Thyself?  Jesus  answered,  If  I  honor  myself,  my  honor  is  noth- 
ing :  it  is  my  Father  that  honoreth  me ;  of  whom  ye  say,  that  He 
is  your  God :  yet  ye  have  not  known  Him  ;  but  I  know  Him :  and 
if  I  should  say.  I  know  Him  not,  I  shall  be  a  liar  like  unto  you: 
but  I  know  Him,  and  keep  His  saying.  Your  father  Abraham 
rejoiced  to  see  my  day :  and  he  saw  it,  and  was  glad.  Then  said 
the  Jews  unto  Him,"  Thou  art  not  yet  fifty  years  old,  and  hast 
Thou  seen  Abraham  ?  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  you.  Before  Abraham  was,  I  am.  Then  took  they  up  stones 
to  cast  at  Him:  but  Jesus  hid  Himself,  and  went  "out  of  the 
temple,  going  through  the  midst  of  them,  and  so  passed  by.         " 


THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,  OR  PALMARUM. 
Epistle:  Phil.  2,  5-11. 

Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus  :  who, 
being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not  robbery  to  be  equal  with 
God :  but  made  Himself  of  no  reputation,  and  took  upon  Him  the 
form  of  a  servant,  and  was  made  in  the  likeness  of  men  :  and 
being  found  in  fsoshion  as  a  man,  He  humbled  Himself,  and  be- 


486  EASTER-DAY. 

came  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross.  Where- 
fore God  also  hath  highly  exalted  Him,  and  given  Him  a  name 
which  is  above  every  name :  that  at  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee 
should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and  "things 
under  the  earth;  and  that  every  tongue  should  confess  that 
Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

Gospel:  See  first  Sunday  in  Advent. 


MAUNDY   THURSDAY. 

.1  Cor.  11,  23-32. 

For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  delivered  unto 
you,  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  "night  in  which  He  Avas  be- 
trayed, took  bread:  and  when  He  had  given  thanks,  He  brake  it, 
and  said.  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  broken  for  you; 
this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  After  the  same  manner  also  He 
took  the  cup,  when  He  had  supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new 
testament  in  ray  blood :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remem- 
brance of  me.  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this 
cup,  ye  do  shew  the  Lord's  death  till  He  come.  Wherefore,  Avho- 
soeve'r  shall  cat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord  \\n- 
worthily,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  body  and  blood  of  the  Lord.  But 
let  a  man  examine  himself,  and  so  k-t  him  eat  of  that  bread,  and 
drink  of  that  cup.  For  he  that  eateth  and  drinketh  tmworthily, 
eateth  and  drinketh  damnation  to  himself,  not  discerning  tlie 
Lord's  body.  For  this  cause  many  are  weak  and  sickly  among 
you,  and  many  sleep.  For  if  we  A\ould  judge  ourselves,  we  should 
hot  be  judged.  But  when  we  are  judged,  Ave  are  chastened  of 
the  Lord,  that  we  should  not  be  condemned  Avith  the  world. 


EASTER-DAY. 

Epistle:  1  Cor.  5,  G-8. 

Your  glorying  is  not  good.  Kuoav  ye  not  that  a  little  leaA'en 
leaveneth  the  Avhole  lump?  Purge  out  therefore  the  old  leaven, 
that  ye  may  bo  a  ucav  lump,  as  ye  are  unleavened.  For  even 
Christ  our  p"assover  is  sacrificed  for  us:  therefore  let  us  keep  the 
feast,  not  with  old  leaA'en,  neither  Avith  the  leaven  of  malice  and 
Avickedness;  but  Avith  the  unleaA'ened  bread  of  sincerity  and 
truth. 

Gospel:   Mark  16,  1-8. 

And  Avhen  the  sabbath  Avas  past,  ]\Iary  ]SIagdalene,  and  Mary 
the  mother  of  James,  and  Salome,  had  bought  sweet  spices,  that 
they  might  come  and  anoint  him.  And  A'ery  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, the  first  day  of  the  Aveek,  they  came  unto  the  sepulchre  at  the 
rising  of  the  sii'n.  And  they  said  among  themselves.  Who  shall 
roll  lis  aAvay  the  stone  from  the  door  of  the  sepulchre  ?  And  Avhen 
they  looked,  they  saAV  that  the  stone  Avas  rolled  aAvay :  for  it  Avas 


DAY    AFTER   EASTER.  487 

very  great  And  entering  into  the  sepnlchre,  tliey  saw  a  young 
mail  sitting  on  tlie  riglit  side,  clothed  in  a  long  white  garment; 
and  they  were  atlrighted.  And  he  saitli  unto  them,  Be  not 
aftriglite'd ;  ye  seek  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  which  was  crucitied  ;  He  is 
risen;  He  is  not  here:  behold  the  place  where  they  laid  Him. 
But  go  your  way,  tell  His  disciples  and  Peter  that  He  goeth  before 
you  into  Galilee :  there  shall  ye  see  Him,  as  He  said  unto  you. 
And  they  went  out  quickly,  and  fled  from  the  sepulchre ;  for 
they  trembled  and  were  amazed :  neither  said  they  any  thing  to 
any  man ;  for  they  were  afraid. 


I 


DAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

EpUtlc:  Acts.  10,  34-11. 

Then  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and  said,  Of  a  truth  I  perceive 
that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons;  but  in  every  nation  he  that 
feareth  Him,  and  worketh  righteousness,  is  accepted  Avith  Him. 
The  word  which  God  sent  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  j^reachiug 
peace  by  Jesus  Christ:  He  is  Lord  of  all:  that  word.  I  say,  ye 
know,  which  was  published  throughout  all  Judea,  and  began 
from  Galilee,  after  the  baptism  which  John  preached;  how 
God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  with 
power:  who  went  about  doing  good,  and  healing  all  that  were 
oppressed  of  the  devil ;  for  God  was  with  Him.  And  we  are  wit- 
nesses of  all  things  which  He  did  both  in  the  land  of  the  Jews, 
and  in  Jerusalem;  whom  tliey  slew  and  hanged  on  a  tree:  Him 
God  raised  up  the  third  day,"  and  shewed  Him  openly ;  not  to 
all  the  people,  but  unto  witn-esses  chosen  before  of  God,  even 
to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with  Him  after  He  rose  from  the 
dead. 

Epistle:  Luke  24,  13-35. 

And,  behold,  two  of  them  went  that  same  day  to  a  village  called 
Emniaus,  which  was  from  Jerusalem  about  threescore  furlongs. 
And  tlaey  talked  together  of  all  these  things  wliich  had  happened. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  while  they  communed  together  and 
reasoned,  Jesus  IHmself  drew  near,  and  went  with  them.  But 
their  eyes  were  liolden  that  they  should  not  know  Him.  And  He 
said  uiito  them,  What  manner  "of  communications  are  these  that 
ye  have  one  to  another,  as  ye  walk,  and  are  sad  ?  And  the  one  of 
them,  whose  name  was  Cleopas,  answering  said  unto  Him,  Art 
Thou  only  a  stranger  in  Jerusalem,  and  hast  not  known  the 
things  which  are  come  to  pass  there  in  these  days?  And  He  said 
unto  them,  What  things?  And  they  said  unlo'Him,  Concerning 
Jesus  of  Nazareth,  which  was  a  prop'het  mighty  in  deed  and  word 
before  God  and  all  the  people :  and  how  the  chief  priests  and  our 
rulers  delivered  Him  to  be  condemned  to  death,  and  have  cruci- 
fied Hira.  But  we  trusted  that  it  had  been  He  which  should 
have  redeemed  Israel:  and  beside  all  this,  to-day  is  the  tliird  day 
since  these  things  were  done.  Yea,  and  certain  women  also  of 
our  company  made  us  astonished,  which  were  early  at  the 
sepulchre ;   and  when  they  found  not  His  body,  they  came,  say- 


488  THE    FIRST   SUNDAY    AFTER   EASTER. 

ing,  tliat  they  had  also  seen  a  vision  of  angels,  which  said  that  He 
Wt\s  alive.  And  certain  of  them  which  were  with  us  went  to  the 
sepulchre,  and  found  it  even  so  as  the  women  liad  said  :  but  Him 
they  saw  not.  Tiien  He  said  iiiito  them,  O  fools,  and  slow  of 
heart  to  believe  all  that  the  prophets  have  spoken:  ought  not 
Christ  to  have  suffered  these  things,  and  to  enter  into  His  glorv? 
And  beginning  at  i\Ioses  an.d  all  the  prophets,  He  expounded 
unto  thum  in  all  the  Scriptures  the  things  concerning  Himself. 
And  they  drew  nigh  unto  the  village,  whither  they  went:  and 
He  made  as  though  He  would  have  gone  further.  But  they  con.- 
strained  Him,  saying,  Abide  with  us;  for  it  is  toward  evening, 
and  the  day  is  far  spent.  And  He  went  in  to  tarry  with  them. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  as  He  sat  at  meat  with  them,  He  took  bread, 
and  blessed  it,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  ihem.  And  their  eyes 
Were  opened,  and  they  knew  Him  ;  and  He  vanished  out  ox  their 
sight.  And  they  said  one  to  another.  Did  not  our  lieart  burn 
within  us,  while  He  talked  with  us  by  the  way,  and  while  He 
opened  to  us  the  Scriptures.  And  they  rose  up'  the  same  hour, 
and  returned  to  Jerusalem,  and  found  the  eleven  gathered 
together,  and  tliem  that  were  with  them,  saying,  The  Lord  is 
risen  indeed,  and  hath  appeared  to  Simon.  And  tliey  told  what 
things  were  done  in  the  \vay,  and  how  He  was  known  of  them  in 
breaking  of  bread. 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

Ejji^tk:  IJohnb,  1-10. 

For  whatsoever  is  born  of  God  overcometh  the  world :  and  this 
is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  Avorld,  even  our  faith.  Who  is 
He  that  overcometh  the  world,  but  he  that  believeth  that  Jesus 
is  the  Son  of  God?  This  is  He  that  came  by  water  and  blood, 
even  Jesus  Christ ;  not  by  water  only,  but  by  water  and  blood. 
And  it  is  the  Spirit  that'beareth  witness,  because  the  Spirit  is 
truth.  For  there  are  three  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the  Father, 
the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  these  three  are  one.  And 
there  are  three  that  bear  witness  in  earth,  the  Spirit,  and  the 
water,  and  the  blood:  and  these  three  agree  in  one.  If  we  re- 
ceive the  witness  of  men,  the  witness  of  God  is  greater:  for  this 
is  the  witness  of  God  which  He  hath  testified  of  His  Son.  He  that 
believeth  on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the  witness  in  himself:  he 
tiiat  believeth  not  God  hath  made  Him  a  liar ;  because  he  be- 
lieveth not  the  record  that  God  gave  of  His  Sou. 

Gospel :  John  20,  19-31. 

Then  the  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day  of  the  week, 
when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples  were  assembled  for 
fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  saitli 
unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  And  when  He  had  so  said,  He 
shewed  unto  them  His  hands  and  His  side.  Then  were  the  dis- 
ciples glad,  when  they  saw  the  Lord.  Then  said  Jesus  to  them 
again.  Peace  be  unto  you :  as  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so 
send  I  you.    And  wheii  He  had  said  this,  He  breathed  on  them, 


THE   THIRD   SUNDAY    AFTER   EASTER.  489 

and  saith  unto  them,  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Gliost:  wliosesoevcr 
sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them ;  and  whosesoever 
sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained.  But  Thomas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
called  Didymus,  was  not  with  them  wlaen  Jesus  came.  The  other 
disciples  tlierefore  said  unto  him,  We  have  seen  the  Lord.  But 
lie  said  unto  tliem,  Except  I  shall  seeiu  His  hands  the  printof  the 
nails,  and  init  my  hu.yer  into  the  print  of  the  nails,  and  thrust 
my  hand  into  His  side,  I  will  nut  believe.  And  after  eight  days 
again  His  disciples  were  within,  and  Thomas  with  them:  then 
came  Jesus,  the  doors  being  shut,  and  stood  in  the  mitist,  and 
said.  Peace  be  unto  you.  Then  saith  He  to  Tliomas,  Reach  hither 
thy  iinger,  and  behold  my  hands :  and  reach  hither  thy  hand,  and 
thrust  It  into  my  side ;  and  be  not  faithless,  but  believing.  And 
Thomas  answered  and  said  unto  Him,  jNly  Lord  and  my  God. 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Thomas,  because  thou  hast  seen  me,  thou 
hast  believed  ;  blessed  are  they  that  have  not  seen,  and  yet  have 
believed.  And  many  other  signs  truly  did  Jesus  in  the  presence 
of  His  disciples,  which  are  not  written  in  this  book :  but  these 
are  written,  that  ye  might  believe  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the 
Son  of  God ;  and  that  believing  ye  might  have  life  through  HLs 
name. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 
Epistle:  1  Peter  2,  21-25. 

For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called :  because  Christ  also  suffered 
for  us,  leaving  us  an  exam])le,  that  ye  should  follow  His  steps: 
who  did  no  sin,  neither  Avas  guile  found  in  His  mouth :  who, 
when  He  was  reviled,  reviled  ]iot  again  ;  when  He  suffered,  He 
threatened  not;  but  con-uitted  IHmself  to  Him  that  judgeth 
righteously :  who  His  own  self  bare  our  sins  in  His  own  body  on  the 
tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to  sins,  should  live  inito  righteousness : 
by  whose  stripes  ye  were  healed.  For  ye  were  as  sheep  going 
astray ;  but  are  now  returned  unto  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of 
your'souls. 

GosjKl:  John  10,  11-16. 

I  am  the  good  shepherd  :  tlie  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life  for 
the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  a  hireling,  and  not  the  shepherd,  whose 
own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the 
sheep,  and  fleeth ;  and  the  wolf  catcheth  them,  and  scattereth 
the  sheep.  The  hireling  fleeth,  because  he  is  a  hireling,  and 
careth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my 
sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine.  As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even 
so  know  I  the  Father :  and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  the  sheep. 
And  other  sheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold  :  them  also  I 
must  bring,  and  they  shall  hear  my  voice ;  and  there  shall  be  one 
fold,  and  one  shepherd. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

Epistle :  1  Pet.  2,  11-20. 

Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you  as  strangers  and  pilgrims,  abstain 
from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the  soul ;  having  your  con- 


490  THE   FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER  EASTER. 

versation  honest  among  the  Gentiles ;  that,  whereas  they  speak 
against  you  as  evil  doers,  they  may  by  your  good  works,  wliich 
they  shall  bt-hold,  glorify  God  in  the  day  of  visitation.  Submit 
yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man  for  the  Lord's  sake: 
whether  it  be  to  the  king,  as  supreme ;  or  unto  governors,  as 
unto  them  that  are  sent  by  Him  for  the  punishment  of  evil  doers, 
and  for  the  praise  of  them  that  do  well.  For  so  is  the  will  of  God. 
that  with  well  doing  ye  may  put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of  fool- 
ish men:  as  free,  and  not  using  your  liberty  as  a  cloak  of  mali- 
ciousness, but  as  the  servants  of  God.  Honor  all  men.  Love  the 
brotherhood.  Fear  God.  Honor  the  king.  Servants  be  subject 
to  your  masters  with  all  fear;  not  only  to  the  good  and  gentle, 
but  also  to  the  froward.  For  this  is  thankwoi'thy,  if  a  man  for 
conscience  toward  God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  For 
what  glory  is  it,  if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall 
take  it  patiently?  but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suiter  for  it,  ye  take 
it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God. 

Gosjjcl:   John  16,  16-23. 

A  little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me  :  and  again,  a  little  wiiile, 
and  ye  shall  see  me,  because  I  go  to  the  Father.  Then  said  some  of 
His  disciples  among  themselves,What  is  this  that  He  saith  unto  us, 
A  little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me :  and  again,  a  little  while, 
and  ye  shall  see  me;  and.  Because  I  go  to  the  Father?  They 
said  therefore.  What  is  this  that  He  saith,  A  little  while?  we  can- 
not tell  what  He  saith.  Now  Jesus  knew  that  they  were  desirous 
to  ask  Him,  and  said  unto  them.  Do  ye  inquire  among  yourselves 
of  that  I  .said,  A  little  while,  and  ye  .shall  not  see  me :  and  again, 
a  little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  imto 
you.  That  ye  shall  weep  and  lament,  but  theworld  shall  rejoice; 
and  ye  shall  be  sorrowful,  but  your  sorrow  shall  be  turned  into 
joy.  A  woman  when  she  is  in  travail  hath  sorrow,  because  her 
hour  is  come:  but  as  soon  as  she  is  delivered  of  the  child,  she 
remembereth  no  more  the  anguish,  for  joy  that  a  man  is  born 
into  the  world.  And  ye  now  therefore  have  sorrow ;  but  I  will 
see  you  again,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice,  and  your  joy  no  man 
taketh  from  you.    And  in  that  day  ye  shall  ask  me  nothing. 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 
Epistle:  James  1,  16-21. 

Do  not  err,  my  beloved  brethren.    Every  good  gift  and  every 

fierfect  gift  is  from  above,  and  cometh  down  from  the  Father  of 
ights,  with  whom  is  no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning. 
Of  His  own  will  begat  He  us  with  the  word  of  truth,  that  we 
should  be  a  kind  of  first  fruits  of  His  creatures.  Wherefore,  my 
beloved  brethren,  let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak, 
slow  to  wrath  :  for  the  wrath  of  man  worketh  not  the  righteous- 
ness of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart  all  filthiness  and  superfluity 
of  naughtiness,  and  receive  with  meekness  the  engrafted  word, 
w^hich  is  able  to  save  your  souls. 


THE   FIFTH  SUNDAY   AFTER  EASTER.  491 

Gospel :  John  16,  5-15. 

But  now  I  go  my  way  to  Him  that  sent  me :  and  none  of  you 
asketli  me,  Whither  goest  Thou?  But  because  I  have  said  these 
things  unto  you,  sorrow  hath  tilled  your  heart.  Nevertheless  I 
tell  you  the  truth  ;  it  is  expedient  for  you  that  I  go  away ;  for  if  I 
go  not  away,  the  ("omforter  will  not  come  unto  you  ;  but  if  I  de- 
part I  will  send  Hini  unto  you.  And  when  He  is  come  He  will 
reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and  of  judgment : 
of  sin,  because  they  believe  not  on  me  ;  of  ria;hteousness,  because 
I  go  to  my  Father,  and  ye  see  me  no  more  ;  of  judgment,  because 
the  prince  of  tliis  world  is  judged.  I  have  yet  many  things  to  say 
unto  you,  but  ye  cannot  bear  them  now.  Howbeitwhen  He,  the 
Spirit  of  truth  is  come,  He  will  guide  you  into  all  truth :  for  He 
shall  not  speak  of  Himself;  but  whatsoever  He  shall  hear,  that 
shall  He  speak;  and  He  shall  shew  you  things  to  come.  He  shall 
glorify  me:  for  He  shall  receive  of  mine,  and  shall  shew  it  unto 
you.  All  things  that  the  Father  hath  are  mine:  therefore  said  I, 
that  He  shall  take  of  mine,  and  shall  shew  it  unto  you. 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

Epistle:  James  1,  22-27. 

But  be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving 
your  own  selves.  For  if  any  be  a  hearer  of  the  word,  and  not  a 
doer,  he  is  like  unto  a  man  beholding  his  natural  face  in  a  glass: 
for  he  beholdeth  himself,  and  goeth  his  way,  and  straiglitwJiy  for- 
getteth  what  manner  of  man  lie  was.  But  whoso  looketh  into  the 
perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  continueth  therein,  he  being  not  a 
forgetful  liearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this  man  shall  be  blessed 
in  "his  deed.  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  religious,  and 
bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  man's 
religion  is  vain.  Pure  religion  and  undetiled  before  God  and  the 
Father  is  this.  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  afflic- 
tiou,  aud  to  keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 

Gospel :  John  16,  23-30. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  Whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  the 
Father  in  my  name,  He  will  give  it  you.  Hitherto  have  ye  asked 
nothing  in  my  name :  ask,  and  ye  shall  receive,  that  your  joy  may 
be  full.  These  things  liave  I  spoken  unto  you  in  proverbs :  but 
the  time  cometh,  when  I  shall  no  more  speak  unto  you  in  prov- 
erbs, but  I  shall  shew  you  plainly  of  the  Father.  At  that  day  ye 
shall  ask  in  my  name":  and  I  say  not  unto  you,  that  I  will  pray 
the  Father  for  you :  for  the  Father  Himself  loveth  you,  because 
ye  have  loved  me,  and  have  believed  that  I  came  out  from  God. 
I  came  forth  from  the  Father,  and  am  come  into  the  world: 
again,  I  leave  the  world,  and  go  to  the  Father.  His  disciples  said 
unto  Him,  Lo,  now  speakest  Thou  plainly,  and  speakest  no  prov- 
erb. Now  are  we  sure  that  Thou  kuowest  all  things,  and  needest 
not  that  any  man  should  ask  Thee :  by  this  we  believe  that  Thou 
earnest  forth  from  God. 


492  THE  SIXTH  Sunday  after  easter. 

ASCENSION-DAY. 

Epistle :  Acts  1, 1-11. 

The  former  treatise  have  I  made,  O  Theophilus,  of  all  that  Jesus 
began  both  to  do  and  teach.  Until  the  dav  in  Avhich  He  Avas 
taken  up,  after  that  lie  through  the  Holy  Gliost  had  given  com- 
mandments unto  the  apostles  whom  He  had  chosen ;  to  whom 
also  He  shewed  Himself  alive  after  His  passion  hy  many  infallible 
proofs,  being  seen  of  them  forty  days,  and  speaking  of  the  things 
pertaining  to  the  kingdom  of  God :  and,  being  assembled  together 
with  them,  commanded  them  that  they  should  not  depart  from 
Jerusalem,  but  wait  for  the  promise  of  the  Father,  which,  saith 
He,  ye  have  heard  of  me.  For  John  truly  baptized  with  water; 
but  ye  shall  be  baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost  not  mauv  davs 
hence.  When  they  therefore  were  come  together,  thev  asked  of 
Him,  saying.  Lord,  wilt  Thou  at  this  time  restore  again  the  king- 
dom to  Israel?  And  He  said  \into  them,  It  is  not  for  you  to  know 
the  times  or  the  seasons,  which  the  Father  hath  put  in  His  own 
power.  But  ye  shall  receive  power,  after  that  the  Holy  Ghost  is 
come  upon  you :  and  ye  shall  be  Avitnesses  unto  me  both  in 
Jerusalem,  and  in  all  Judea,  and  in  Samaria,  and  unto  the  utter- 
most part  of  the  earth.  And  wlien  He  had  spoken  these  things, 
while  they  beheld,  He  was  tjiken  up;  and  a  cloud  received  Him 
out  of  their  sight.  And  while  they  looked  steadfastly  toward 
heaven  as  He  went  up,  behold,  two  men  stood  by  them'in  white 
apparel ;  which  also  said.  Ye  men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gaz- 
ing up  into  heaven  ?  this  same  Jesus,  which  is  taken  iip  from  you 
into  heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen  Him 
go  into  heaven. 

Go^j)d :  Mark  IG,  14-20. 

Afterward  He  appeared  unto  the  eleven  as  they  sat  at  meat,  and 
upbraided  them  with  tlicir  unbelief  and  hardness  of  heart,  be- 
cause they  believed  not  tliem  which  had  seen  Him  after  He  was 
risen.    And  He  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and 

E reach  the  gospel  to  every  creature.  He  that  Ijelieveth  and  is 
aptized  shall  l)e  saved;  but  he  that  believeth  not  shall  be 
damned.  And  these  signs  shall  follow  them  that  believe  :  in  ray 
name  shall  they  cast  out  devils;  they  shall  speak  with  new 
tongues;  they  shall  take  up  serpents;  and  if  they  drink  any 
deadly  thing,  'it  shall  not  hurt  them  ;  they  shall  lay  hands  on  the 
sick,  and  they  shall  recover.  So  then,  after  the  Lord  had  spoken 
unto  them,  lie  was  received  up  into  heaven,  and  sat  on  the  right 
hand  of  God.  And  they  Avent  forth,  and  preached  everyAvhere, 
the  Lord  Avorking  Avith  them,  and  confirming  the  Avord  Avith  signs 
following. 


THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

Epistle:  1  Pet.  4,  7-11. 

But  the  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand  ;  be  ye  therefore  sober,  and 
watch  unto  prayer.    And  above  all  things  have  fervent  charity 


\VIIIT8UX-DAY.  403 

among  yourselves:  for  charity  shall  cover  the  multitude  of  sins. 
Use  hospitality  one  to  another  without  grudging.  As  every  man 
hath  received  the  gift,  even  so  minister  the  same  one  to  another, 
as  good  stewards  of  the  manifold  grace  of  God.  If  any  man 
spoalc,  let  liim  speak  as  the  oracles  of  God  ;  if  any  man  mi'nist-t^r, 
let  him  do  it  as  of  the  ability  wliicli  God  giveth  ;  that  God  in  all 
things  may  7)e  glorified  tlirough  Jesus  (.'lirist:  to  whom  be  praise 
and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

Gospel:  John  lo,  20—10,  4. 

But  when  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I  will  send  unto  you 
from  the  Father,  even  the  Si)irit  of  truth,  which  jiroceedeth  from 
the  Father,  He  shall  testify  of  me  :  and  ye  also  shall  bear  witness, 
because  ye  have  been  witli  me  from  the  beginning.  These  things 
have  I  spoken  unto  you,  that  ye  should  not  be  otTended.  Tliey 
shall  put  you  out  of  tiie  synagogues:  vea,  tiic  time  cometli,  tha"t 
whosoever  killeth  you  will  think  that  he  doeth  (iod  service.  And 
these  things  will  they  do  unto  you,  because  tliev  have  not  known 
the  Father,  nor  me.  iJut  tliesc  things  have  I  totd  vou,  that  wlien 
the  time  shall  come,  ye  may  remember  that  I  told  you  of  them. 
And  these  things  I  ."aid  not  unto  you  at  the  beginning,  because  I 
was  with  vou. 


WIIITSUN-DAY. 

Eirisfles:  Acts  2, 1-13. 

And  when  the  day  of  Pentecost  Avas  fully  come,  they  were  all 
with  one  accord  in  one  place.  And  suddenly  there  came  a  sound 
from  heaven  as  of  a  rushing  mighty  wind,  and  it  filled  all  the 
house  where  they  were  sitting.  And  there  av)peared  unto  them 
cloven  tongues  like  as  of  tire,  and  it  sat  upon  each  of  them.  And 
they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  began  to  speak  with 
other  tongues,  as  the  Sjiirit  gave  them  utterance.  And  there 
were  dwelling  at  Jerusalem  Jews,  devout  men,  out  of  everj- 
nation  under  heaven.  Now  when  this  was  noised  abroad,  the 
multitude  came  together,  and  were  confounded,  because  that 
everj-  man  heanl  them  speak  in  his  own  language.  And  they 
were  all  amazed  and  marvelled,  saying  one  to  another.  Behold', 
are  not  all  these  which  speak  Galileans?  And  how  hear  we  every 
man  in  our  own  tongue,  wherein  we  were  born  ?  Parthians,  and 
Medes,  and  Elamites,  and  the  dwellers  in  Mesopotamia,  and  in 
Judea,  and  Cappadocia,  in  Pontus,  and  Asia,  Phrygia,  and  Pam- 
phylia,  in  Egypt,  and  in  the  parts  of  Libya  about  Cyrene,  and 
strangers  of  Rome,  Jews  and  proselytes,  Cretes  and  Arabians,  wo 
do  hear  them  si)eak  in  our  tongues  the  wonderful  works  of  God. 
And  they  were  all  amazed,  and  were  in  doubt,  saying  one  to 
another,  What  meaneth  this?  Others  mocking  said,  These  men 
are  full  of  new  wine. 

Gospd:  John  14,  23-31. 

Jesus  answered  and  said  \into  him,  If  a  man  love  me.  he  will 
keep  my  words:  and  my  Father  will  love  him,  and  we  will  come 


494  DAY  AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

unto  him, "and  make  our  abode  "vvith  him.  He  that  loveth  me 
not  keepcth  not  ray  sayings:  and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not 
mine,  but  the  Fatlief's  wliich  sent  me.  These  things  have  I 
spoken  unto  you,  being  yet  present  with  you.  But  the  Comforter, 
which  is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name, 
He  shall  teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your 
remcmlirance,  whatsoever  I  have  said  unto  you.  Peace  I  leave 
with  yon,  my  peace  I  give  unto  you:  not  as  the  world  giveth, 
give  I  unto  you.  Let  not  j'our  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be 
afraid.  Ye  have  heard  how  I  said  unto  you,  I  go  away,  and  come 
again  unto  you.  If  ye  loved  me,  ye  would  rejoice,  because  I  said, 
I  go  unto  the  Father :  for  my  Father  is  greater  than  I.  And  now 
I  have  told  you  before  it  come  to  pass,  that,  when  it  is  come  to 
pass,  ye  might  believe.  Hereafter  I  Avill  not  talk  much  with  you : 
for  the  prince  of  this  world  cometh,  and  hath  nothing  in  me. 
But  that  the  world  may  know  that  I  love  the  Father;  and  as  the 
Father  gave  me  commandment,  even  so  I  do.  Arise,  let  us  go 
hence. 


DAY  AFTER  WHITSUX-DAY. 

Epistle:  Acts  10,  42-48. 

And  He  commanded  us  to  preach  unto  the  people,  and  to 
testify  that  it  is  He  which  was  ordained  of  God  to  be  the  Judge 
of  the  quick  and  dead.  To  Him  give  all  the  prophets  witness, 
that  tlirough  His  name  whosoever  believcth  in  Him  shall  receive 
remission  of  sins.  While  Peter  yet  spake  these  words,  the  Holy 
Ghost  fell  on  all  them  which  heard  the  word.  And  they  of  the 
circumeition  which  believed  were  astonished,  as  many  as  came 
with  Peter,  because  that  on  the  Gentiles  also  was  poured  out  the 
gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  they  heard  them  speak  with  tongues, 
and  magnify  God.  Then  answered  Peter,  Can  any  man  forbid 
water,  that  these  should  not  be  baptized,  which  have  received 
the  Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  we  ?  And  he  commanded  them  to  be 
baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Gospel:  JohnZ,  16-21. 

For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  His  only  begotten 
Eon,  that  wliosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  everlasting  life.  For  God  sent  not  His  Son  into  the  world  to 
condemn  the  world  ;  but  that  the  world  through  Him  might  be 
saved.  He  that  believeth  on  Him  is  not  condemned :  but  he  that 
believeth  not  is  condemned  already,  because  he  hath  not  believed 
in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God.  And  this  is  the 
condemnation,  that  light  is  come  into  the  world,  and  men  loved 
darkness  rather  than  light,  because  their  deeds  were  evil.  For 
every  one  that  doeth  evil  hateth  the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the 
light,  lest  his  deeds  should  be  reproved.  But  he  that  doeth  truth 
cometh  to  the  light,  that  his  deeds  may  be  made  mauifest,  that 
they  are  wrought  in  God. 


FIRST   SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY.  495 

TRINITY  SUNDAY. 

Epistle:  Earn.  11,  33-36. 

O  the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  Avisdom  and  knowledge  of 
God!  how  unsearchable  are  His  judgments,  and  His  ways  past 
finding  out !  For  who  hath  knoAvn  the  mind  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who 
hath  been  His  counsellor?  Or  who  hath  first  given  to  Him,  and 
it  shall  be  recompensed  unto  Him  again?  For  of  Him,  and 
through  Him,  and  to  Him,  are  all  things:  to  whom  be  glory  for 
ever.    Amen. 

Gospel :  John  3,  1-15. 

There  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named  Nioodemus,  a  ruler 
of  the  Jews:  the  same  came  to  Jesus  ])y  night,  and  said  unlo  Him, 
Rabbi,  we  know  tliat  Thou  art  a  teaelier  come  fnmi  God :  for  no 
man  can  do  these  miracles  that  Thou  doest,  except  God  be  with 
him.  Jesus  answered  and  said  unlo  him.  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  king- 
dom of  God.  Kicodemus  saith  unto  Him,  How  can  a  man  be 
born  when  he  is  old?  can  he  enter  the  second  time  into  his 
mother's  womb,  and  be  born?  Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  thee.  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and  of  *the  Spirit, 
he  cannot  entt-r  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is  born  of 
the  flesh  is  flesli ;  and  that  which  is  bora  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit. 
Man'el  not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  born  again.  The 
wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound 
thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it 
goetii:  so  is  every  one  that  is  born  of  the  Sjiirit.  Kicodemus 
answered  and  said  unto  Him,  How  can  these  things  be?  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him.  Art  thou  a  master  of  Israel,  and 
knowest  not  these  things?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Wo 
gpeak  that  Ave  do  know,  and  testify  that  we  have  seen;  and  ye 
receive  not  our  Avitness.  If  I  liave  told  you  earthly  things,  and 
ye  believe  not,  how  shall  ye  belicA-e,  if  I  tell  you 'of  heavenly 
things?  And  no  man  hath  ascended  up  to  heaAen,  but  He  that 
came  down  from  lieaven,  even  the  Son  of  man  which  is  in 
heaA'cn.  And  as  Moses  lifted  iip  the  serpent  in  the  Avilderness, 
CA-en  so  must  the  Son  of  nian  be  lifted  up:  that  Avhosocver 
belieA'eth  in  Him  should  not  perish,  but  haA'e  eternal  life. 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY'. 

Epistle:  1 /o/m  4,  1&-20. 

And  Ave  have  known  and  believed  the  love  that  God  hath  to 
us.  God  is  love;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  loA'e  dAvelleth  in  God, 
and  God  in  him.  Herein  is  our  love  made  perfect,  that  Ave  may 
haA'e  boldness  in  the  day  of  judgment;  because  as  He  is,  so  are 
Ave  in  this  Avorld.  There  is  no  fear  in  love  ;  but  perfect  love  cast- 
eth  out  fear:  because  fear  hath  torment.  He  that  fearethis  not 
made  perfect  in  love.  We  love  Him  because  He  first  lOA'ed  us. 
If  a  man  say,  I  Ioac  God,  and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a  liar; 
for  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother  whom  he  hath  seen,  how 


496  SECOND   SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY. 

can  he  love  God  whom  he  hath  not  seen  ?  And  this  command- 
ment have  we  from  Him,  That  he  who  loveth  God  love  his 
brother  also. 

Gospel :  Luke  16,  19-31. 

There  was  a  certain  rich  man,  which  was  clothed  in  purple  and 
fine  linen,  and  fared  sumptuously  every  day :  and  there  was  a 
certain  beggar  named  Lazarus,  wh'ich  was  laid  at  his  gate,  full  of 
sores,  and  desiring  to  be  fed  with  the  crumbs  which  fell  from  the 
rich  man's  table:  moreover  the  dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died,  and  was  carried  by  the 
angels  into  Abraham's  bosom:  the  rich  man  also  died,  and  was 
buried ;  and  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in  torments,  and 
seeth  Abraham  from  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in  his  bosom.  And  he 
cried  and  said,  Father  Abraham,  have  mercy  on  me,  and  send 
Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his  finger  in  water,  and  cool 
my  tongue;  for  I  am  tormented  in  this  flame.  But  Abraham 
said.  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy  lifetime  receivedst  thy  good 
things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things:  but  now  he  Is  com- 
forted, and  thou  art  tormented.  And  beside  all  this,  between  us 
and  you  there  is  a  great  gulf  fixed :  so  that  they  which  would 
y)ass  from  hence  to  you  cannot ;  neither  can  they  i>ass  to  us,  that 
would  come  from  tlience.  Then  he  said,  1  j)ray  thee,  therefore, 
father,  that  tliou  wouldestsend  him  to  my  fittlier's  house:  for  I 
have  five  brethren ;  that  he  may  testify  un'to  them,  lest  they  also 
come  into  this  place  of  torment.  Abraham  saith  unto  him,  they 
have  Moses  and  the  prophets;  let  tlicm  hear  them.  And  he 
said.  Nay,  father  Abraham :  but  if  one  went  unto  them  from  the 
dead,  they  Avill  repent.  And  he  said  unto  him.  If  they  hear  not 
Moses  and  the  prophets,  neither  will  they  be  persuaded,  though 
one  rose  from  the  dead. 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  1  Jo/in  3,  13-38. 

Marvel  not,  my  brethren,  if  the  world  hate  you.  We  know 
that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto  life,  because  we  love  the 
brethren.  He  that  loveth  not  his  brother  abideth  in  death. 
Whosoever  hateth  his  brother  is  a  murderer:  and  ye  know  that 
no  murderer  hath  eternal  life  abiding  in  him.  Hereby  perceive 
we  the  love  of  God,  because  He  laid  down  His  life  for  us:  and  we 
ought  to  lay  down  our  lives  for  the  brethren.  But  whoso  hath 
this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  shutteth 
up  Iiis  bowels  of  compassion  from  him,  liov,'  dwelleth  the  love  of 
God  in  him?  ]\Iy  little  cliildren,  let  us  not  love  in  word,  neither 
in  tongue ;  but  in  deed  and  in  truth. 

Gospel :  Luke  14, 16-24. 

A  certain  man  made  a  great  pupper,  and  bade  many:  and 
sent  liis  servant  at  supper  time  to  say  to  tlieni  that  were  bid- 
den. Come;  for  all  things  are  now  ready.  And  they  all  with 
one  consent  began  to  make  excuse.    The"  first  said  linto    him, 


THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY.  497 

I  liave  bought  a  piece  of  ground,  and  I  must  needs  go  and 
see  it:  I  pray  thee  have  me  excused.  And  another  said,  I 
have  bought  five  yoke  of  oxen,  and  1  go  to  prove  them:  I  pray 
thee  have  me  excused.  And  another  said,  I  have  married  a 
■\vife,  and  therefore  I  cannot  come.  So  that  servant  came,  and 
sliewed  his  lord  these  things.  Tlien  tlie  master  of  the  house 
being  angry  said  to  his  servant,  Go  out  quickly  into  the  streets 
and  lanes  of  the  city,  and  bring  in  hither  the  poor,  and  the 
maimed,  and  the  halt,  and  the  blind.  And  the  servant  said. 
Lord,  it  is  done  as  thou  hast  commanded,  and  yet  there  is  room. 
And  the  lord  said  unto  the  servant.  Go  out  into  the  highways 
and  hedges,  and  compel  them  to  come  in,  that  my  house  may  be 
filled.  For  I  say  unto  you,  That  none  of  those  nien  which  vvere 
bidden  shall  taste  of  my  supper. 

Another  Gospel :  3faUh.  5,  3-12. 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.  Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  he  com- 
forted. Blessed  are  the  meek:  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteousness: 
fi;r  they  shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are  the  merciful:  for  they  shall 
obtain  mercy.  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see  God. 
Blessed  are  the  peacemakers :  for  tliey  shall  be  called  the  children 
of  God.  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteousness' 
sake:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Blessed  are  ye,  when 
men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you,  and  shall  say  all  manner 
of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake.  Rejoice,  and  be  exceed- 
ing glad:  for  great  is  your  reward  in  heaven:  for  so  persecuted 
they  the  prophets  which  were  before  you. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  1  Fet  5,  6-11. 

Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty  hand  of  God, 
that  He  may  exalt  you  in  due  time :  casting  all  your  care  upon 
Him :  for  He  careth  for  you.  Be  sober,  be  vigilant ;  because  your 
adversary  the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking 
whom  he  may  devour  :  whom  resist  steadfast  in  the  faith,  know- 
ing that  the  same  afflictions  are  accomjilished  in  your  brethren, 
that  are  in  the  world.  But  the  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called 
us  unto  His  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after  tliat  ye  have  suf- 
fered a  while,  make  you  perfect,  stablish,  strengthen,  settle  you. 
To  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

Gospel :  Luke  15,  1-10. 

Then  drew  near  unto  Him  all  the  publicans  and  sinners  for  to 
hear  Him.  And  the  Pharisees  and  scribes  murmured,  saying, 
This  man  receiveth  sinners,  and  eateth  with  them.  And  He 
spake  this  parable  unto  them,  saying.  What  man  of  you,  having 
a  hundred  sheep,  if  he  lose  one  of  them,  does  not  leave  the- 

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498  FOURTH  SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY. 

ninety  and  nine  in  tlie  wilderness,  and  go  after  that  which  is  lost, 
until  ne  find  It?  And  when  he  hath  found  it,  he  layeth  it  on  his 
shoulders,  rejoicing.  And  when  he  cometh  home,  he  calleth  to- 
gether his  friends  and  neighbors,  saying  unto  them,  Rejoice  with 
me ;  for  I  have  found  my  sheep  which  was  lost.  I  say  unto  you, 
that  likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that  repent- 
eth,  more  than  over  ninety  and  nine  just  persons,  which  need  no 
repentance.  Either  what  woman  having  ten  pieces  of  silver,  if 
she  lose  one  piece,  doth  not  light  a  candle,  and  sweep  the  house, 
and  seek  diligently  till  she  find  it  ?  And  when  she  hath  found  it, 
she  calleth  her  friends  and  her  neighbors  together,  saying.  Re- 
joice with  me  :  for  I  have  found  the  piece  which  I  had  lost.  Like- 
wise, I  say  unto  you,  there  is  joy  in  the  presence  of  the  angels  of 
God  over  one  sinner  that  repentcth. 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistles:  Mom.  8, 18-23. 

For  I  reckon  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not 
worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory  which  shall  be  revealed  in 
us.  For  the  earnest  expectation  of  the  creature  waiteth  for  the 
manifestation  of  the  sons  of  God.  For  the  creature  Avas  made 
subject  to  vanity,  not  willingly,  but  by  reason  of  Him  who  hath 
subjected  the  same  in  hope :  because  the  creature  itself  also  shall 
be  delivered  from  the  bondage  of  corruption  into  the  glorious 
liberty  of  the  children  of  God.  For  we  know  that  the  whole  cre- 
ation groaneth  and  travaileth  in  pain  together  until  now.  And 
not  only  they,  but  ourselves  also,  which  have  the  first  fruits  of 
the  Spirit,  even  we  ourselves  groan  within  ourselves,  waiting  for 
the  adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemption  of  our  body. 

Gospel :  Luke  G,  3G-12. 

Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father  also  is  merciful.  Judge 
not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged:  condemn  not,  and  ye  shall  not 
be  condemned ;  forgive,  and  ye  shall  be  forgiven :  give,  and  it 
shall  be  given  unto  you ;  good  measure,  jiressed  down,  and  shaken 
together,  and  running  over,  shall  men  give  into  your  bosom.  For 
with  the  same  measure  that  ye  mete  withal  it  shall  be  measured 
to  you  again.  And  He  spake  a  parable  unto  them :  Can  the  blind 
lead  the  blind?  shall  they  not  both  fall  into  the  ditch  ?  The  dis- 
ciple is  not  above  his  master:  but  every  one  that  is  perfect  shall 
bo  as  his  master.  And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is 
thy  brother's  eye,  but  perceivest  not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine 
own  eye?  Either  how  canst  thou  say  to  thy  brother.  Brother,  let 
me  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thine  eye,  when  thou  thyself  be- 
holdest not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Thou  hypocrite, 
cast  out  first  the  beam  out  of  thine  own  eye,  and  then  shalt  thou 
see  clearly  to  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye. 


ST,   JOHN   THE   BAPTIST   DAY.  499 

FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

EjnslU::  1  Peter  3,  &-lb. 

Finally,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion  one  of 
another;  love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous :  not  render- 
ing evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing:  but  contrariwise  blessing; 
knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye  should  inherit  a 
blessing.  For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see' good  days,  let  him 
refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak  no 
guile:  let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good ;  let  him  seek  peace,  and 
ensue  it.  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and 
His  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers:  ])ut  the  face  of  the  Lord  is 
against  them  that  do  evil.  And  who  is  he  that  will  harm  you,  if 
ye  be  followers  of  that  which  is  good?  But  and  if  ye  suflter  for 
righteousness'  sake,  happv  are  ye:  and  be  not  afraid  of  their 
terror,  neither  be  troubled;  but  sanctify  the  Lord  God  in  your 
hearts:  and  be  ready  always  to  give  an  answer  to  everj-  man  that 
a.sketh  you  a  reason  of  the  hope  that  is  in  you,  with  meekness 
and  fear. 

Gospel:  Luke 5,  1-11. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  the  people  pressed  upon  Him  to 
hear  the  Word  of  tiod,  He  stood  by  the  lake  of  Gennesf-aret,  and 
saw  two  ships  standing  by  the  lake':  but  the  fishermen  were  gone 
out  of  them,  and  were  washing  their  nets.  And  He  entered  into 
one  of  the  ships,  which  was  Simon's,  and  ])rayed  liim  that  he 
■would  thrust  out  a  little  from  the  land.  And  He  sat  down,  and 
taught  the  people  out  of  the  ship.  Now  when  He  had  left  speak- 
ing. He  said  unto  Simon,  Launch  out  into  the  deep,  and  let  down 
your  nets  for  a  draught.  And  Simon  answering  said  unto  Him, 
Master,  we  have  toiled  all  the  night,  and  have  taken  nothing: 
nevertheless  at  Thy  word  I  will  let  down  the  net.  And  when 
they  had  this  done,  they  inclosed  a  groat  multitude  of  fishes: 
and'  their  net  brake.  And  they  beckoned  unto  their  partners, 
which  were  in  the  other  ship,  that  tliey  should  come  and  help 
them.  And  they  came,  and  filled  botli  the  ships,  so  that  they 
began  to  sink.  When  Simon  Peter  saw  it,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus' 
knees,  saying.  Depart  from  me ;  for  I  am  a  sinful  man,  O  Lord. 
For  he  was  astonished,  and  all  that  were  with  him,  at  the  draught 
of  the  fishes  which  they  had  taken:  and  so  was  also  James,  and 
Jolm,  the  sons  of  Zebedee.  which  were  partners  with  Simon. 
And  Jesus  said  unto  Simon,  Fear  not;  from  henceforth  thou  shalt 
catch  men.  And  when  they  had  brought  their  ships  to  land, 
they  forsook  all,  and  followed  Him. 


ST.  JOHN  THE  BAPTIST  DAY. 

E2:)istk:  Isaiah  40,  1-5. 

Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye  mj'  peoY)le,  saith  your  God.  Speak  ye 
comfortably  to  Jerusalem,  and  cry  unto  lief,  that  her  warfare  is 
accomplished,  that  her  iniquity  is  pardoned  :  for  she  hath  received 
of  the  Lord's  hand  double  for  all  her  sins.    The  voice  of  him  that 


500  VISITATION  OF  MARY. 

crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make 
straight  in  the  desert  a  highway  for  our  God.  Every  valley  shall 
be  exalted,  and  every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be  made  low :  and 
the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight,  and  the  rouarh  places  plain: 
and  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all  flesh  shall 
see  it  together :  for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

Gospel :  Luke  1,  57-80. 

Now  Elisabeth's  full  time  came  that  she  should  be  delivered; 
and  she  brought  forth  a  son.  And  her  neighbors  and  her  cousins 
heard  how  the  Lord  had  shewed  great  mercy  upon  her;  and  they 
rejoiced  with  her.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  on  the  eighth  day 
they  came  to  circumcise  the  child ;  and  they  called  him  Zach- 
arias,  after  the  name  of  his  father.  And  his  mother  answered 
and  said,  Not  so ;  but  he  shall  be  called  John.  And  they  said 
unto  her,  There  is  none  of  thy  kindred  that  is  called  by  this 
name.  And  they  made  signs  to  his  father,  how  he  would'  have 
him  called.  And  he  asked  for  a  writing  table,  and  wrote,  saying. 
His  name  is  John.  And  they  marvelled  all.  And  his  mouth  was 
opened  immediately,  and  his  tongue  loosed,  and  he  spake,  and 
praised  God.  And  fear  came  on  all  that  dwelt  round  about 
them:  and  all  these  sayings  were  noised  abroad  throughout  all 
the  hill  country  of  Judea.  And  all  they  that  heard  them  laid 
them  up  in  their  hearts,  saying.  What  manner  of  child  shall  this 
be?  And  the  hand  of  the' Lord  was  with  him.  And  his  father 
Zacharias  was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  prophesied,  saying, 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel;  for  He  hath  visited  and 
redeemed  His  people,  and  hath  raised  up  a  horn  of  salvation  for 
us  in  the  house  of  His  servant  David ,  as  He  spake  by  the  mouth 
of  His  holy  prophets,  which  have  been  since  the  world  began: 
that  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and  from  the  hand  of 
all  that  hate  us;  to  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers, 
and  to  remember  His  holy  covenant;  the  oath  which  He  sware  to 
our  father  Abraham,  that'He  would  grant  unto  us,  that  we,  being 
delivered  out  of  the  liaiid  of  our  enemies,  might  serve  Him  with- 
out fear,  in  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him,  all  the  days  of 
our  life.  And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
Highest :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord  to  prepare 
His  ways ;  to  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people  by  the 
remission  of  their  sins,  through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God; 
whereby  the  day-spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us,  to  give 
light  to'them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to 
guide  our  feet  into  tlie  way  of  peace.  And  the  child  grew,  and 
waxed  strong  in  spirit,  and  was  in  the  deserts  till  the  day  of  hia 
shewing  unto  Israel. 


VISITATION  OF  MARY. 

Epistle:  Isaiah  11,  1-5. 

And  there  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  stem  of  Jesse,  and 
a  branch  shall  grow  out  of  his  roots  :  and  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
shall  rest  xipon  him,  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  understanding,  the 


SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER   TRINITY.  501 

spirit  of  counsel  and  might,  the  spirit  of  knowledge  and  of  the 
fear  of  the  Lord  ;  and  shall  make  Him  of  quick  understanding  in 
the  fear  of  the  Lord;  and  He  shall  not  judge  after  the  sight  of 
His  eyes,  neither  reprove  after  the  hearing  of  His  ears :  but  with 
righteousness  shall  He  judge  the  poor,  and  reprove  with  equity 
for  the  meek  of  tlie  eartli ;  and  He  shall  smite  the  earth  with  the 
rod  of  His  mouth,  and  with  the  breath  of  His  lips  shall  He  slay 
the  wicked.  And  righteousness  shall  be  the  girdle  of  His  loins, 
and  faithfulness  the  girdle  of  His  reins. 

Gospel:  Luke  1,  39-56. 

And  Mary  arose  in  those  days,  and  went  into  the  hill  country 
with  haste,'into  a  city  of  Judah ;  and  entered  into  the  house  of 
Zacharias,  and  saluted"  Elisabeth.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that, when 
Elisabeth  heard  the  salutation  of  Mary,  the  babe  leaped  in  her 
womb;  and  Elisabeth  was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  she 
spake  out  with  a  loud  voice,  and  said,  Blessed  art  thou  among 
w^omen,  and  blessed  is  the  fruit  of  thy  womb.  And  whence  is 
this  to  me,  that  the  mother  of  my  Lord  should  come  to  me  ?  For, 
lo,  as  soon  as  the  voice  of  thy  salutation  sounded  in  mine  ears, 
the  babe  leaped  in  my  womb  for  joy.  And  blessed  is  she  that  be- 
lieved; for  there  shall  be  a  performance  of  those  things  which 
were  told  her  from  the  Lord.  And  Mary  said.  My  soul  doth  mag- 
nify the  Lord,  and  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Savior.  For 
He  hath  regarded  the  low  estate  of  His  handmaiden ;  for,  behold, 
from  henceforth  all  generations  shall  call  me  blessed.  For  He 
that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things :  and  holy  is  His 
name.  And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him  from  generation 
to  generation.  He  liath  shewed  strength  with  His  strong  arm ; 
He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 
He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats,  and  exalted  them 
of  low  degree.  He  hath  tilled  the  hungry  with  good  things; 
and  the  rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away.  He  hath  holpen  His 
servant  Israel,  in  remembrance  of  His  mercy ;  as  He  spake  to  our 
fathers,  to  Abraham,  and  to  His  seed  for  ever.  And  Muvy  abode 
with  her  about  three  months,  and  returned  to  her  house. 


SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Rom.  6,  3-11. 

Know  ye  not,  that  so  many  of  us  as  were  baptized  into  Jesus 
Christ  were  baptized  into  His  death  ?  Therefore  we  are  buried 
with  Him  by  baptism  into  death :  that  like  as  Christ  was  raised 
up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even  so  we  also 
should  walk  in  ncAvness  of  life.  For  if  we  have  been  planted 
together  in  the  likeness  of  His  death,  Ave  shall  be  also  in  the  like- 
ness of  His  resurrection :  knowing  this,  that  our  old  man  is  cruci- 
fied with  Him,  that  the  body  of  sin  might  be  destroyed,  that 
henceforth  we  should  not  serve  sin.  For  he  that  is  dead  is  freed 
from  sin.  Now  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ,  we  believe  that  we 
shall  also  live  with  Him :  knowing  that  Christ  being  raised  from 
the  dead  dieth  no  more;    death  hath  no  more  dominion  over 


502  SEVENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 

Him.  For  in  that  He  died,  He  died  imto  sin  once :  but  in  that 
He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.  Likewise  reckon  ye  also  your- 
selves to  be  dead  indeed  unto  sin,  but  alive  unto  God  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

GosiKl:  Matth.  5,  20-26. 

For  I  say  unto  you.  That  except  your  righteousness  shall  exceed 
the  righteousness  of  the  scribes  and  Pharisees,  ye  shall  in  no  case 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was 
said  by  them  of  old  time,  Thou  shalt  not  kill ;  and  whosoever 
shall  kill  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judgment :  but  I  say  unto  you. 
That  whosoever  is  angry  with  his  brother  without  a  cause  shall 
be  in  danger  of  the  judgment :  and  whosoever  shall  say  to  his 
brother,  Raca,  shall  bo  in  danger  of  the  council :  but  whosoever 
shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall  be  in  danger  of  hell  fire.  Therefore  if 
thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and  there  rememberest  that  thy 
brother  hath  aught  against  thee;  leave  there  thy  gift  before  the 
altar,  and  go  thy  way ;  first  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then 
come  and  offer  thy  gift.  Agree  with  thine  adversary  cjuickly, 
while  thou  art  in  the  way  with  him;  lest  at  any  time  the 
adversary  deliver  thee  to  the  judge,  and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to 
the  officer,  and  thou  be  cast  into  prison.  Verily  I  say  unto  thee. 
Thou  shalt  by  no  means  come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast  i)aid  the 
uttermost  farthing. 


SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

EpMle:  Bom.  6,  19-23. 

I  speak  after  the  manner  of  men  because  of  the  infirmity  of 
your  flesh :  for  as  ye  have  yielded  your  members  sers'ants  to'un- 
cleanness  and  to  iniquity  unto  iniquity ;  even  so  now  yield  your 
members  servants  to  righteousness  unto  holiness.  For  when  ye 
were  the  servants  of  sin,  ye  were  free  from  righteousness.  What 
fruit  had  ye  then  in  those  things  whereof  ye  are  now  ashamed? 
for  the  end  of  those  things  is  death.  But  now  being  made 
free  from  sin,  and  become  servants  to  God,  ye  have  your  fruit 
unto  holiness,  and  the  end  everlasting  life.  For  the  wages  of 
sin  is  death ;  but  the  gift  of  God  is  eternal  life  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

Gospel:  Marks,  1-9. 

In  those  days  the  multitude  being  very  great,  and  having  noth- 
ing to  eat,  Jesus  called  His  disciples  unto  Him,  and  saith  unto 
them,  I  have  compassion  on  the  multitude,  because  they  have 
now  been  with  me  three  days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat:  and  if  I 
send  them  away  fasting  to  their  own  houses,  they  will  faint 
by  the  way :  for  divers  of  them  came  from  far.  And  His  disciples 
answered  Him,  From  whence  can  a  man  satisfy  these  men  with 
bread  here  in  the  wilderness?  And  He  asked  them,  How  many 
loaves  have  ye?  And  they  said,  Seven.  And  He  commanded 
the  people  to  sit  down  on  the  ground :  and  He  took  the  seven 
loaves,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  His  disciples  to 


NINTH   SUNDAY    AFTER   TRINITY.  503 

set  before  tliem ;  and  they  did  set  them  before  the  people.  And 
they  had  a  few  small  fishes ;  and  He  blessed,  and  commanded  to 
set  them  also  before  them.  So  they  did  eat,  and  were  filled ;  and 
they  took  up  of  the  broken  meat  that  was  left  seven  baskets. 
And  they  that  had  eaten  were  about  four  thousand :  and  He  sent 
them  away. 


EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Rom.  8,  12-17. 

Therefore,  brethren,  we  are  debtors,  not  to  the  flesh,  to  live 
after  the  flesh.  For  if  ye  live  after  the  flesh,  ye  shall  die :  but  if 
ye  through  the  Spirit  do  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  body,  ye  shall 
live.  For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the 
sons  of  God.  For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit  of  bondage 
again  to  fear ;  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of  adoption,  where- 
by we  co%  Abba,  Father.  The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with 
our  spirit,  that  we  arc  the  cliildren  of  God:  and  if  children, 
then  heirs ;  heirs  of  God,  and  joint  heirs  with  Christ ;  if  so  be  that 
we  sufler  with  Him,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  together. 

Gospel:  Matth.  7,  15-23. 

Beware  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to  you  in  sheep's  cloth- 
ing, but  inwardly  they  are  ravening  wolves.  Ye  ^hall  know 
them  by  their  fruits.  Do  men  gather  grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  of 
thistles?  Even  so  every  good  tree  bringeth  forth  good  fruit; 
but  a  corrupt  tree  bringeth  forth  evil  fruit.  A  good  tree 
cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit,  neither  can  a  corrupt  tree  bring 
forth  good  fruit.  Every  tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good 
fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  Wherefore  by  their 
fruits  ye  shall  know  them.  Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me, 
Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ;  but  he  that 
doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  Many  will  say 
to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord,  have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy 
name?  and  in  thy  name  have  cast  out  devils?  and  in  thy  name 
done  many  wonderful  works  ?  And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them, 
I  never  knew  you :  depart  from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity. 


NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  1  Cor.  10,  6-13. 

Now  these  things  were  our  examples,  to  the  intent  we  should 
not  lust  after  evil  tilings,  as  they  also  lusted.  Neither  be  ye  idol- 
aters, as  were  some  of  them ;  as'it  is  written,  The  people  sat  down 
to  eat  and  drink,  and  rose  up  to  play.  Neither  let  us  commit  for- 
nication, as  some  of  them  committed,  and  fell  in  one  day  three 
and  twenty  thousand.  Neither  let  ns  tempt  Christ,  as  some  of 
them  also  tempted,  and  were  destroyed  of  serpents.  Neither 
miarmur  ye,  as  some  of  them  also  murmured,  and  were  destroyed 
of  the  destroyer.  Now  all  these  things  happened  unto  them  for 
ensamples :  and  they  are  written  for  our  admonition,  upon  whom 


504  TENTH   SUNDAY    AFTER  TRINITY. 

the  ends  of  the  world  are  come.  Wherefore  let  him  that  think- 
eth  he  standeth  take  heed  lest  he  fall.  There  hath  no  temx)tation 
taken  you  hut  such  as  is  common  to  man:  but  God  is  faithful, 
who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able ;  but 
will  with  the  temptation  also  make  a  way  to  escape,  that  ye  may 
be  able  to  bear  it. 

Gospel :  Luke  16,  1-9. 

And  He  also  said  unto  His  disciples,  There  was  a  certain  rich 
man,  which  had  a  steward  ;  and  the  same  was  accused  unto  him 
that  he  had  wasted  his  goods.  And  he  called  him,  and  said  unto 
him,  How  is  it  that  I  hear  this  of  thee?  give  an  account  of  thy 
stewardship;  for  thou  mayest  be  no  longer  steward.  Then  the 
steward  said  within  himself.  What  shall  I  do?  for  my  lord  taketh 
away  from  me  the  stewardship :  I  cannot  dig ;  to  beg  lam  ashamed. 
I  am  resolved  what  to  do,  that,  when  I  am  put  out  of  the  stew- 
ardship, they  may  receive  me  into  their  houses.  So  he  called 
every  ene  of  his  lord's  debtors  unto  him,  and  said  unto  the  first. 
How  much  owest  thou  unto  my  lord  ?  And  he  said,  A  hundred 
measures  of  oil.  And  he  said*  unto  him.  Take  thy  bill,  and  sit 
down  quickly,  and  write  fifty.  Then  said  he  to  another.  And 
how  much  owest  thou?  And  he  said,  A  hundred  measures  of 
wheat.  And  he  said  unto  him.  Take  thy  bill,  and  write  fourscore. 
And  the  lord  commended  the  unjust  "steward,  because  he  had 
done  wisely :  for  the  children  of  this  world  are  in  their  generation 
wiser  than  the  children  of  light.  And  I  say  unto  you.  Make  to 
yourselves  friends  of  the  mammon  of  unrighteousness;  that, 
when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive  you  into  everlasting  habitations. 


TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

■  Epistle:  1  Cor.  12,  1-11. 

Now  concerning  spiritual  gifts,  brethren,  I  would  not  have  you 
ignorant.  Ye  know  that  ye  were  Gentiles,  carried  away  unto 
these  dumb  idols,  even  as  ye  were  led.  Wherefore  I  give  you  to 
understand,  that  no  man  speaking  by  the  Spirit  of  God  calleth 
Jesus  accursed :  and  that  no  man  can  say  that  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
but  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  Now  there  are  diversities  of  gifts,  but  the 
same  Spirit.  And  there  are  differences  of  administrations,  biit 
the  same  Lord.  And  there  are  diversities  of  operations,  but  it  is 
the  same  God  which  worketh  all  in  all.  But  the  manifestation  of 
the  Spirit  is  given  to  every  man  to  profit  withal.  For  to  one  is 
given  by  the  Spirit  the  wo'rd  of  wisdom ;  to  another  the  word  of 
knowledge  by  the  same  Spirit;  to  another  faith  by  the  same 
Spirit;  to  another  the  gifts  of  healing  by  the  same  Spirit;  to 
another  the  working  of  miracles;  to  another  prophecy;  to 
another  discerning  of  spirits ;  to  another  divers  kinds  of  tongues ; 
to  another  the  interpretation  of  tongues :  but  all  these  worketh 
that  one  and  the  selfsame  Spirit,  dividing  to  every  man  severally 
as  he  will. 


ELEVENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY.  505 

Gospel :  Luke  19,  41-18. 

And  when  He  was  come  near,  He  beheld  the  city,  and  wept 
over  it,  saying,  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou,  at  least  in  this 
thy  day,  the  things  which  belong  unto  thy  peace !  but  now  they 
are  hid  from  thine  eyes.  For  the  days  shall  come  upon  thee, 
that  thine  enemies  shall  cast  a  trench  about  thee,  and  compass 
thee  round,  and  keep  thee  in  on  every  side,  and  shall  lay  thee 
even  with  the  ground,  and  thy  children  within  thee ;  and  they 
shall  not  leave  in  thee  one  stone  upon  another;  because  thou 
knewest  not  the  time  of  thy  visitation.  And  He  went  into  the 
temple,  and  began  to  cast  out  them  that  sold  therein,  and  them 
that  bought:  saying  unto  them,  It  is  Avritten,  My  house  is  the 
house  of  prayer ;"  birt  ye  have  made  it  a  den  of  thieves.  And  He 
taught  daily  in  the  temple.  But  the  chief  priests  and  the  scribes 
and  the  chief  of  the  people  sought  to  destroy  Him,  and  could  not 
find  what  they  might  do :  for  all  the  people  were  very  attentive 
to  hear  Him. 


ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY'. 

Epistle:  1  Car.  15,  1-10. 

Moreover,  brethren,  I  declare  unto  you  the  gospel  which  I 
preached  unto  you,  which  also  ye  have  received,  and  wherein  ye 
stand ;  by  which  also  ye  are  saved,  if  ye  keep  in  memory  what  I 
preached  unto  you,  unless  ye  have  believed  in  vain.  For  I  deliv- 
ered unto  you  tlrst  of  all  that  which  I  also  received,  how  that 
Christ  died  for  our  sins  according  to  the  Scriptures ,  and  that  He 
Avas  buried,  and  that  He  rose  again  the  third  day  according  to  the 
Scriptures;  and  that  He  was  seen  of  Cephas,  then  of  the  twelve: 
after  that.  He  was  seen  of  above  five  hundred  brethren  at  once ; 
of  whom  the  greater  part  remain  unto  this  present,  but  some  are 
fallen  asleep.  After  that,  He  was  seen  of  James ;  then  of  all  the 
apostles.  And  last  of  all  He  was  seen  of  me  also,  as  of  one  born 
out  of  due  time.  For  I  am  the  least  of  the  apostles,  that  am  not 
meet  to  be  called  an  apostle,  because  I  persecuted  the  church  of 
God.  But  by  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am:  and  His  grace 
which  was  bestow  ed  upon  me  was  not  in  vain ;  but  I  labored 
more  abundantly  than  they  all:  yet  not  I,  but  the  grace  of  God 
which  was  with  me. 

Gospel:  Luke  18,  9-l4. 

And  He  spake  this  parable  inito  certain  which  trusted  in  them- 
selves that  they  were  righteous,  and  despised  others :  Two  men 
went  up  into  the  temple  to  pray ;  the  one  a  Pharisee,  and  the 
other  a  publican.  The  Pharisee  vs'tood  and  prayed  thus  with  him- 
self, God,  I  thank  Thee,  that  I  am  not  as  other  men  are,  extor- 
tioners, unjust,  adulterers,  or  even  as  this  publican.  I  fast  twice 
in  the  week,  I  give  tithes  of  all  that  I  possess.  And  the  publican, 
standing  afar  oflf,  M'ould  not  lift  up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto 
heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast,  saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me 
a  sinner.  I  tell  you,  this  man  went  down  to  his  house  justified 
rather  than  the  other:  for  every  one  that  exalte th  himself  shall 
be  abased ;  and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 


506  TWELFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER   TRINITY, 

TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY 

Epistle:  2  Cor.  3,  4-11. 

And  such  trust  have  we  through  Christ  to  God-ward :  not  that 
we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to  think  anything  as  of  ourselves: 
but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God ;  who  also  hath  made  us  able  minis- 
ters of  the  new  testament ;  not  of  the  letter,  but  of  the  spirit: 
for  the  letter  killeth,  but  the  spirit  giveth  life.  Biit  if  the  minis- 
tration of  death,  written  and  engraven  in  stones,  was  glorious,  so 
that  the  children  of  Israel  could  not  steadfastly  behod  the  face 
of  Moses  for  the  glory  of  His  countenance ;  which  glory  was  to 
be  done  away;  how  shall  not  the  ministration  of  the  spirit  be 
rather  glorious?  For  if  the  ministration  of  condemnation  be 
glory,  much  more  doth  the  ministration  of  rightlousness  exceed 
in  glory.  For  even  that  which  was  made  glorious  had  no  glory 
in  this  respect,  by  reason  of  the  glory  that  excelleth.  For  if  that 
which  is  done  away  was  glorious,  much  more  that  which  rcmain- 
eth  is  glorious. 

Another  Epistle:  1  Pd.  1,  3-9. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which 
according  to  His  abundant  mercy  hath  begotten  us  again  unto  a 
lively  hope  by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead, 
to  an  inheritance  incorruptible,  and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth 
not  away,  reserved  in  heaven  for  you,  who  are  kept  by  the 
power  of  God  through  faith  unto  salvation  ready  to  be  revealed 
in  the  last  time.  Wherein  ye  greatly  rejoice,  though  now  for  a 
season,  if  need  be,  ye  are  in  heaviness  through  manifold  tempta- 
tions; that  the  triid  of  your  faith,  being  much  more  precious 
than  of  gold  that  perisheth,  though  it  be  tried  with  fire,  might 
be  found  unto  praise  and  honor  and  glory  at  the  appearing  of 
Jesus  Christ :  whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love ;  in  whom,  though 
now  ye  see  Him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy  unspeaka- 
ble and  full  of  glorj" :  receiving  the  end  of  your  faith,  even  tlie 
salvation  of  your  souls. 

Gospel:  Mark  7,  31-37. 

And  again,  departing  from  the  coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon,  He 
came  unto  the  sea  of  Galilee,  through  the  midst  of  the  coasts  of 
Decapolis.  And  they  bring  unto  Him  one  that  was  deaf,  and  had 
an  impediment  in  his  speech :  and  they  beseech  Him  to  put  His 
hand  upon  him.  And  He  took  him  aside  from  the  multitude, 
and  put  His  Angers  into  his  ears,  and  He  spit,  and  touched  his 
tongue ;  and  looking  Tip  to  heaven,  He  sighed,  and  saith  unto 
him,  Ephphatha,  that  is,  Be  opened.  And  straightway  his  ears 
were  opened,  and  the  string  of  his  tongue  was  loosed,  and  he 
spake  plain.  And  He  charged  them  that  they  should  tell  no 
man:  but  the  more  He  charged  them,  so  much  the  more  a  great 
deal  they  published  it ;  and  were  beyond  measure  astonished, 
saying,  He  hath  done  all  things  well:  He  maketh  both  the  deaf 
to  hear,  and  the  dumb  to  speak. 


THIRTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY.  507 

THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:    Gal.  3,  15-22. 

Brethren,  I  speak  after  the  manner  of  men  :  though  it  be  but 
a  man's  covenant,  yet  if  it  be  confirmed,  no  man  disannulleth,  or 
addeth  thereto.  Now  to  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  prom- 
ises made.  He  saith  not.  And  to  seeds,  as  of  many  ;  but  as  of  one, 
And  to  thy  seed,  Avhich  is  Christ.  And  this  I  say,  that  the  cov- 
enant, that  was  confirmed  before  of  God  in  Christ,'the  law,  which 
was  four  hundred  and  thirty  years  after,  cannot  disannul,  that  it 
should  make  the  promise  of  iione  effect.  For  if  the  inheritance  be 
of  the  law,  it  is  no  more  of  promise :  but  God  ejave  it  to  Abraham 
by  promise.  Wherefore  then  serveth  the  lavr?  It  was  added  be- 
cause of  transgressions,  till  the  seed  should  come  to  whom  the 
promise  was  made  ;  and  it  was  ordained  by  angels  in  the  hand  of 
a  mediator.  Now  a  mediator  is  not  a  mediator  of  one,  but  God 
is  one.  Is  the  law  then  against  the  i)romises  of  God  ?  God  for- 
bid; for  if  there  had  been  a  law  given  which  could  have  given 
life,  verily  righteousness  should  have  been  by  the  law.  But  the 
Scripture  hath  concluded  all  under  sin,  that  the  promise  by 
faith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that  believe. 

Another  Epistle:  Ej)h.  1,  3-6. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
hath  blessed  us  witli  all  spiritual  blessings  in  heavenly  places  in 
Christ:  according  as  He  hath  chosen  us  in  Him  before  the  foun- 
dation of  the  Avorld,  that  we  sliould  be  h.oly  and  without  blame 
before  Him  in  love :  having  predestinated  (is  unto  the  adoption 
of  children  by  Jesus  Christ  to  Himself,  according  to  the  good 
pleasure  of  His  will,  to  the  praise  of  tlie  glory  of  His  grace,  where- 
in He  hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  beloved! 

Gospel :  Luke  10,  23-37. 

And  He  turned  Him  unto  His  disciples,  and  ^aid  privately, 
Blessed  are  the  eyes  which  see  the  things  that  ye  see:  for  I  tell 
you,  that  many  prophets  and  kings  have  desired  to  see  those 
things  which  ye  see,  and  have  not  seen  them  :  and  to  hear  those 
things  which  ye  hear,  and  have  not  heard  them.  And,  behold,  a 
certain  lawyer  stood  up,  and  tempted  Him,  saying,  INIaster,  what 
shall  I  do  to  inherit  eternal  life?  He  said  unto  him,  What  is 
written  in  the  law?  how  readest  thou?  And  he  answering  said. 
Thou  Shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  strength,  and  with  all  thy  mind;  and 
thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  And  He  said  unto  liim",  Thou  hast 
answered  right:  this' do,  and  thou  shalt  live.  But  he,  willing  to 
justify  himself,  said  unto  Jesus,  And  who  is  my  neighbor?  And 
Jesus  answering  said,  A  certain  man  went  down  from  Jerusalem 
to  Jericho,  and  fell  among  thieves,  which  stripped  him  of  his 
raiment,  and  wounded  him,  and  departed,  leaving  him  half  dead. 
And  by  chance  there  came  down  a  certain  priest  that  way  ;  and 
when  he  saw  him,  he  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  And  likewise 
a  Levite,  when  he  was  at  the  place,  came  and  looked  on  him,  and 
passed  by  on  the  other  side.    But  a  certain  Samaritan,  as  he 


508  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY. 

journeyed,  came  where  he  Avas;  and  when  he  saw  him,  he  had 
compassion  on  him,  and  went  to  him,  and  bound  up  his  wounds, 
pouring  in  oil  and  wine,  and  set  him  on  his  own  beast,  and 
brought  him  to  an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him.  And  on  the  mor- 
row when  lie  departed,  he  took  out  two  pence,  and  gaA'e  them  to 
the  host,  and  said  unto  him,  Take  care  of  him:  and  whatsoever 
thou  spendest  more,  when  I  come  again,  I  will  repay  thee. 
Which  now  of  these  three,  thinkest  thou,  was  neighbor  unto  him 
that  fell  among  the  thieves?  And  he  said.  He  that  sheweth  mercy 
on  him.    Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Go,  and  do  thou  likewise. 


FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Gal.  5,  16-24. 

This  I  say  then,  "Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  ye  shall  not  fulfil  the 
lust  of  the  flesh.  For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit,  and  the 
Spirit  against  the  flesh :  and  these  are  contrary  the  one  to  the 
other ;  so  that  ye  cannot  do  the  things  that  ye  would.  But  if  ye 
be  led  of  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not  under  the  law.  Now  the  works  of 
the  flesh  are  manifest,  which  are  these,  adultery,  fornication, 
uncleanness,  lasciviousness,  idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance, 
emulations,  wrath,  strife,  seditions,  heresies,  envyings,  m\irders, 
drunkenness,  revellings,  and  s\ich  like:  of  the  which  I  tell  you 
before,  as  I  have  also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do 
such  things  shall  no*  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God.  But  the  fruit 
of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  longsuffering,  gentleness,  good- 
ness, faith,  meekness,  temperance:  against  such  there  is  no  law. 
And  they  that  are  Christ's  have  crucified  the  flesh  with  the  affec- 
tions and  lusts. 

Gospel:  Luke  11, 11-19. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  as  He  went  to  Jerusalem,  that  He  passed 
through  the  midst  of  Samaria  and  Galilee.  And  as  He  entered 
into  a  certain  village,  there  met  Him  ten  men  that  were  lepers, 
which  stood  afar  off:  and  they  lifted  up  their  voices,  and  said, 
Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  on  us.  And  when  He  saw  them.  He 
said  unto  them.  Go  shew  yourselves  unto  the  priests.  And  it 
came  to  pass,  that,  as  they 'went,  they  were  cleansed.  And  one 
of  them,  when  he  saw  that  he  Avas  healed,  turned  back,  and  Avith 
a  loud  A'oice  glorified  God,  and  fell  doAvn  on  his  face  at  His  feet, 
giving  Him  thanks :  and  he  Avas  a  Samaritan.  And  Jesus  ansAver- 
ing  said.  Were  there  not  ten  cleansed?  but  Avhere  are  the  nine? 
There  are  not  found  that  returned  to  giA-e  glory  to  God,  save  this 
stranger.  And  He  said  unto  him.  Arise,  go  thy  Avay :  thy  faith 
hath  made  thee  Avhole. 


FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Ejnstle :    Gat.  5,  25—6,  10. 

If  Ave  liA-e  in  the  Spirit,  let  us  also  walk  in  the  Spirit.    Let  ns 
not  be  desirous  of  A-ainglory,  provoking  one  another,  envying 


SIXTEENTH   SUNDAY    AFTER   TRINITY.  509 

one  another.  Brethren,  if  a  man  be  overtaken  in  a  fault,  ye 
which  are  spiritual,  restore  such  a  one  in  the  spirit  of 
meekness;  considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also  be  tempted. 
Bear  ve  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ. 
For  i'f  a  man  think  himself  to  be  something,  when  he  is 
nothing,  he  deceiveth  himself.  But  let  every  man  prove 
his  own  work,  and  then  shall  he  have  rejoicing  in  himself 
alone,  and  not  in  another.  For  every  man  shall  bear  his 
own  burden.  Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  communicate 
unto  him  that  teaeheth  in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived ;  God 
is  not  mocked;  for  whatsoever  a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also 
reap.  For  he  that  soweth  to  his  flesh  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  cor- 
ruption :  but  he  that  soweth  to  the  Spirit  shall  of  the  Spirit  reap 
life  everlasting.  And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well  doing:  for  in 
due  season  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint  not.  As  we  have  therefore 
opportunity,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men,  especially  unto  them 
who  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 

Gospel:  Matth.  G,  24-34. 

No  man  can  serve  two  masters :  for  either  he  will  hate  the  one, 
and  love  the  other ;  or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one,  and  despise 
the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon.  Therefore  I  say 
unto  you,  Take  no  tho\ight  for  your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat,  or 
what  ye  shall  drink ;  nor  yet  for  your  body,  what  ye  shall  put  on. 
Is  not  the  life  more  than  meat,  and  the  body  than  raiment? 
Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air:  for  they  sow  not,  neither  do  they 
reap,  nor  gather  into  barns ;  yet  your  heavenly  Father  feedeth 
them.  Are  ye  not  much  better  than  they?  Whicli  of  you  by 
taking  thought  can  add  one  cubit  unto  His  stature?  And  why 
take  ye  thought  for  raiment?  Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field,  how 
they  grow ;  they  toil  not,  neither  do  they  spin :  and  yet  I  say  unto 
you.  That  even  Solomon  in  all  his  glory  was  not  arrayed  like  one 
of  these.  Wherefore,  if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which 
to  day  is,  and  to  morrow  is  cast  into  the  oven,  shall  He  not  much 
more  clothe  you,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ?  Therefore  take  no  thought, 
saying.  What  shall  we  eat?  or,  What  shall  we  drink?  or,  Where- 
withal shall  we  be  clothed  ?  (for  after  all  these  things  do  the  Gen- 
tiles seek:)  for  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need 
of  all  these  things.  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of 'God,  and  His 
righteousness;  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  j'ou. 
Take  therefore  no  thought  for  the  morrow :  for  the  morrow  shall 
take  thought  for  the  things  of  itself.  Suflacient  unto  the  day  is 
the  evil  thereof. 


SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Eph.  3,  13-21. 

Wherefore  I  desire  that  ye  faint  not  at  my  tribulations  for  3-ou, 
which  is  your  glory.  For  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees  unto  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  whom  the  whole  family  in 
heaven  and  earth  is  named,  that  He  would  grant  you,  according 
to  the  riches  of  His  glory,  to  be  strengthened  with  might  by  His 
Spirit  in  the  inner  man :  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by 


510  SEVENTEENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER  TEINITY. 

faith ;  that  ye,  being  rooted  and  grounded  in  love,  may  be  able  to 
comprehend  -with  all  saints  what  is  the  breadth,  and  length,  and 
depth,  and  height ;  and  to  know  the  love  of  Christ,  which  passeth 
knowledge,  that  ye  might  be  tilled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God. 
Now  unto  Him  tliat  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly  above  all 
that  Ave  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power  that  worketh  in  us, 
unto  Him  be  glory  in  the  church  by  Christ  Jesus  throughout  all 
ages,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Go.spd.-  Luke  1,  11-17. 

And  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that  He  went  into  a  city  called 
Nain;  and  many  of  His  disciples  went  with  Him,  and  much 
people.  Now  when  He  came  nigh  to  the  gate  of  the  city,  behold, 
there  was  a  dead  man  carried  out,  the  only  son  of  his  mother,  and 
she  was  a  widow :  and  much  people  of  the  city  was  with  her. 
And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  He  had  compassion  on  her,  and 
said  unto  her,  Weep  not.  And  He  came  and  touched  the  bier: 
and  they  that  bare  him  stood  still.  And  He  said.  Young  man,  I 
say  unto  thee.  Arise.  And  he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to 
speak.  And  He  delivered  him  to  his  mother.  And  there  came  a 
fear  on  all:  and  they  glorified  God,  saying,  That  a  great  prophet 
is  risen  up  among  us ;  and.  That  God  hath  visited  His  people. 
And  this  rumor  of  Him  went  forth  throughout  all  Judea,  and 
throughout  all  the  region  round  about. 


SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Eph.  4,  1-6. 

I  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you  that  ye  walk 
worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called,  with  all  lowli- 
ness and  meekness,  with  longsuft'ering,  forbearing  one  another  in 
love ;  endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of 
peace.  There  is  one  body,  and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are  called 
in  one  hope  of  your  calling;  one  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism, 
one  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all,  and  through  all,  and 
in  you  all. 

Gospel:  Luke  14,1-11. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  as  He  went  into  the  house  of  one  of  the  chief 
Pharisees  to  eat  bread  on  the  sabbath  day,  that  they  watched  Him. 
And,  behold,  there  was  a  certain  man  before  Him  which  had  the 
dropsy.  And  Jesus  answering  spake  unto  tlie  lawyers  and  Phari- 
sees, sujing,  Is  ii  lawful  to  heal  on  the  sabbath  day?  And  they 
held  their  peace.  And  He  took  him,  and  healed"  him,  and  Itjt 
him  go;  and  answered  them,  saying,  Which  of  you  shall  have  an 
ass  or  an  ox  fallen  into  a  pit,  and  will  not  straightway  pull  him 
out  on  the  sabbath  day?  And  they  could  not  answer  Him  again 
to  these  things.  And  He  put  forth  a  parable  to  those  which  were 
bidden,  when  He  marked  how  they  chose  out  the  chief  rooms; 
saying  imto  them.  When  thou  art  oidden  of  any  man  to  a  wed- 
ding, sit  not  down  in  the  highest  room ;  lest  a  more  honorable 
man  than  thou  be  bidden  of  him ;  and  he  that  bade  thee  and  him 


ST.  .Michael's  day.  511 

come  and  say  to  thee,  Give  this  man  place:  and  thou  begin  with 
shame  to  take  the  lowest  room.  But  when  thou  art  bidden,  go 
and  sit  down  in  the  lowest  room  ;  that  when  he  that  bade  thee 
Cometh,  he  may  say  unto  thee,  Friend,  go  up  higher:  then  shalt 
thou  have  worship' in  the  presence  of  them  that  sit  at  meat  Avith 
thee.  For  wliosoever  exalteth  himself  shall  be  abased ;  and  he 
that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 


EIGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY'. 

Epistle:  1  Cor.  1,  4-9. 

I  thank  my  God  alwaj-s  on  your  behalf,  for  the  grace  of  God 
which  is  given  you  by  Jesus  Christ;  that  in  everything  ye  are 
enriched  by  Him,  in  all  utterance,  and  in  all  knowledge ;  even  as 
the  testimony  of  Christ  Avas  confirmed  in  you :  so  that  ye  come 
behind  in  no  gift;  waiting  for  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ:  who  shall  also  confirm  you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may  be 
blameless  in  the  day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  God  is  faithful,  by 
whom  ye  were  called  unto  the  fellowship  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord. 

Gospel:   3/a«/!.  22,  34-46. 

But  when  the  Pharisees  had  heard  that  He  had  put  the  Sad- 
ducees  to  silence,  they  were  gathered  together.  Then  one  of 
them,  which  was  a  lawyer,  asked  Him  a  question,  tempting  Him, 
and  saying.  Master,  which  is  the  great  commandment  m  the  law? 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all 
thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment.  And  the  second  is  like  unto 
it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  com- 
mandments hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets.  While  the  Phari- 
sees were  gathered  together,  Jesus  asked  them,  saying.  What 
think  ye  of  Christ?  wh'ose  son  is  He?  They  say  unto  Him,  The 
son  of' David.  He  saith  unto  them.  How  then  doth  David  in 
spirit  call  Him  Lord,  .saying,  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit 
thou  on  my  right  hand,  till  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool? 
If  David  then  call  Him  Lord,  how  is  He  his  son?  And  no 
man  was  able  to  answer  Him  a  word,  neither  durst  any  man  from 
that  day  forth  ask  Him  any  more  questions. 


ST,  MICHAEL'S  DAY\ 

Epistle:  Hcv.U,  7-12. 

And  there  was  war  in  heaven :  Michael  and  his  angels  fought 
against  the  dragon ;  and  the  dragon  fought  and  his  angels,  and 
prevailed  not;  neither  was  their  place  found  anymore  in  heaven. 
And  the  great  dragon  was  cast  out,  that  old  serpent,  called  the 
Devil,  and  Satan,  which  deceiveth  the  whole  world:  he  was  cast 
out  into  the  earth,  and  his  angels  were  cast  out  v.ith  him.    And  I 


512  NINETEEXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER   TRINITY. 

heard  a  loud  voice  saying  in  heaven,  Now  is  come  salvation,  and 
strength,  and  the  kingdom  of  our  God,  and  the  power  of  His 
Christ:  for  the  accuser  of  our  brethren  is  cast  down,  Avliieh 
accused  tliem  before  our  God  day  and  night.  And  they  overcame 
him  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb'  and  by  the  word  of  tlieir  testi- 
m.ony ;  and  tliey  loved  not  their  lives  uiito  the  death.  Therefore 
rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ye  that  dwell  in  them.  Woe  to  the 
inhabiters  of  the  earth  and  of  the  sea !  for  the  devil  is  come  down 
unto  you,  having  great  wrath,  because  he  knoweth  that  he  hath 
but  a  short  time. 

Gospel:  Matth.  18,  1-11. 

At  the  same  time  came  the  disciples  unto  Jesus,  saying.  Who  is 
the  greatest  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven?  And  Jesus  called  a  little 
child  unto  Him,  and  set  him  in  the  midst  of  them,  and  said,  Verily  I 
say  unto  you.  Except  ye  be  converted,  and  become  as  little  chil- 
dren, ye  shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Whosoever 
therefore  shall  humble  himself  as  this  little  child,  the  same  is 
greatest  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  And  whoso  shall  receive 
one  such  little  child  in  my  name  receiveth  me.  But  whoso  shall 
offend  one  of  these  little  ones  who  believe  in  me,  it  were  better 
for  him  that  a  millstone  were  hanged  about  his  neck,  and  that  he 
•were  drowned  in  the  depth  of  the  sea.  Woe  unto  the  world  be- 
cause of  offenses !  for  if  it  must  needs  be  that  offenses  come ;  but 
woe  to  that  man  by  whom  the  offense  comcth !  Wherefore  if  thy 
hand  or  thy  foot  offend  thee,  cut  them  off,  and  cast  them  from 
thee:  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  halt  or  maimed,  rather 
than  having  two  hands  and  two  feet  to  be  cast  into  everlasting 
fire.  And  if  thine  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it  out,  and  cast  it  from 
thee:  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  with  one  eye,  rather 
than  having  two  eyes  to  be  cast  into  hell  fire.  Take  heed  that  ye 
despise  not  one  of  these  little  ones  ;  for  I  say  unto  you.  That  in 
heaven  their  angels  do  always  behold  the  face  of  my  Father  which 
is  in  heaven.  For  the  Son  of  man  is  come  to  save  that  which  was 
lost. 


NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Eph.  4,  22-28. 

That  ye  put  off  concerning  the  former  conversation  the  old  man, 
which  is  corrupt  according  to  the  deceitful  lusts ;  and  be  renewed 
in  the  spirit  of  your  mind ;  and  that  ye  put  on  the  new  man, 
which  after  God  is  created  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness. 
Wherefore  putting  away  lying,  speak  every  man  truth  with  his 
neighbor :  for  we  are  members  one  of  another.  Be  ye  angry,  and 
sin  not:  let  not  the  sun  go  down  upon  your  wrath:  neither  give 
place  to  the  devil.  Let  him  that  stole  steal  no  more :  but  rather 
let  him  labor,  Avorking  with  his  hands  the  thing  which  is  good, 
that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that  ncedeth. 

Gospel:  Matth.  9,1-8. 

And  He  entered  into  a  ship,  and  passed  over,  and  came  into  his 
OAvn  city.    And,  behold,  they  brought  to  Him  a  man  sick  of  the 


TWENTIETH   SUNDAY    AFTER   TRINITY.  513 

palsy,  lying  on  a  bed:  and  Jesus  seeing  their  faith  said  unto  the 
sick' of  "tile  palsy:  Son,  be  of  good  ciieer;  thy  sins  be  forgiven 
tliee.  And,  behold,  certain  of  the  scribes  said  witiiin  themselves, 
This  man  blasphemeth.  And  Jesus  knowing  their  thoughts  said, 
Wlierefore  think  ye  evil  in  your  hearts?  For  wliether  is  easier, 
to  say,  Thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee  ;  or  to  say.  Arise,  and  walk  ?  But 
that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of  man  hath  power  on  earth  to 
forgive  sins,  (then  saith  He  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy,)  Arise,  take 
up  thy  bed,  and  go  unto  thine  house.  And  he  arose,  and  do- 
parted  to  his  house.  But  when  the  multitudes  saw  it,  they  mar- 
veled, and  glorified  God,  which  had  given  such  power  unto  men. 


TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY'. 

Epistle:  Eph.  5,  ld-21. 

See  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as  fools,  but  as  wise, 
redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days'are  evil.  Wherefore  be  ye 
not  unwise,  but  understanding\what  the  will  of  the  Lord  is. 
And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  ^^ilerein  is  excess;  but  be  tilled 
with  the  Spirit ;  speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns  and 
spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in  your  heart  to  the 
Lord;  giving  thanks  always  for  all  things  unto  God  and  the 
Father  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  submitting  your^ 
selves  one  to  another  in  the  fear  of  God. 

Gospel:  Matth.  22,  1-14. 

And  Jesus  answered  and  spake  unto  them  again  by  parables, 
and  said.  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  certain  king, 
which  made  a  marriage  for  his  son,  and  sent  forth  his  servants  to 
call  them  that  were  bidden  to  the  wedding:  and  they  would  not 
come.  Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants,  saying.  Tell  them 
which  are  bidden.  Behold,  I  have  prepared  my  dinner:  my  oxen 
and  my  fatlings  arc  killed,  and  all  things  are,,  ready :  come  unto 
the  marriage.  But  they  made  light  of  it,  and  went  their  ways, 
one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his  merchandi-<e:  and  the  remuiint 
took  his  servants,  and  entreated  them  spitefnlly,  and  slew  them. 
Bat  Avhen  the  king  heard  thereof,  he  was  wroth:  and  he  sent 
forth  his  armies,  and  destroyed  those  murderers,  and  burned  up 
their  city.  Then  saith  he  to  his  servants,  The  wedding  is  ready, 
but  they  which  were  bidden  were  not  worthy.  Go  ye  therefore 
into  the  highways,  aud  as  many  as  ye'shall  find,  bid  to  the  mar- 
riage. So  those  servants  went  out  into  the  liighways,  and  gath- 
ered together  all  as  many  as  they  found,  both  bad  aiid  good :  and 
tlie  wedding  was  furnished  with  guests.  And  when  the  king 
came  in  to  see  tlie  guests,  lie  saw  there  a  man  v/hich  had  not  on 
a  wedding  garment:  and  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how  earnest 
thou  in  hither  not  having  a  wedding  garment?  And  he  was 
speechless.  Then  said  the  king  to  the  servants.  Bind  h.im  hand 
and  foot,  and  take  him  away,  and  ca^^t  him  into  out'^r  dnrkn-^'-s; 
there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  For  many  are 
called,  but  few  are  chosen. 

33 


514  TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Eph.  6,10-17. 

Finally,  my  brethren,  l^e  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in  the  power 
of  His  might.  Put  on  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that  ye  may  be 
able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil.  For  Ave  wrestle  not 
against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against  principalities,  against  powers, 
against  the  rulers  of  the  darkness  of  this  world,  against  spiritual 
Avickedness  in  high  places.  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole 
armor  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  Avithstand  in  the  evil  day, 
and  having  done  all,  to  stand.  Stand  therefore,  having  your 
loins  girt  about  Avith  truth,  and  having  on  the  breast-plate  of 
righteousness ;  and  your  feet  shod  Avith  the  preparation  of  the 
gospel  of  peace ;  above  all,  taking  the  sliield  of  faith,  Avherewith 
ye  shall  be  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the  Avicked.  And 
take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  SAVord  of  the  Spirit,  Avhich 
is  the  word  of  God. 

Gospel :  John  4,  47-54. 

And  there  Avas  a  certain  nobleman,  Avhose  son  AA-as  sick  at 
Capernaum.  When  he  heard  tliat  Jesus  Avas  come  out  of  Judea 
into  Galilee,  he  Avent  unto  Him,  and  besought  Him  that  He  Avould 
come  down,  and  heal  his  son  ;  for  he  was  at  the  point  of  death. 
Then  said  Jesus  unto  him.  Except  ye  see  signs  and  Avonders,  ye 
Avill  not  believe.  The  nobleman  saith  unto  Him,  Sir,  come  down, 
ere  my  child  die.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Go  thy  Avay:  thy  son 
liveth.  And  the  man  believed  the  Avord  that  Jesus  had  spoken 
unto  him,  and  he  Avent  his  Avay,  And  as  he  was  noAV  going  doAvn, 
his  servants  met  him,  and  told  him,  saying,  Thy  son  liveth. 
Then  inquired  he  of  them  the  hour  A\'hen  he  began  to  amend. 
And  they  said  unto  him.  Yesterday  at  the  seventh  hour  the  fcA^er 
left  him.  So  the  father  knew  that  it  Avas  at  the  same  hour,  in  the 
Avhicli  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thy  son  liveth :  and  himself  believed, 
and  his  Avhole  house.  This  is  again  the  second  miracle  that  Jesus 
did,  AA'hen  He  Avas.come  out  of  Judea  into  Galilee. 


TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Phil.  1,  3-1. 

I  thank  my  God  upon  every  remembrance  of  you,  ahvaj-s  in 
every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all  making  request  with  joy,  for 
your  fellowship  in  the  gospel  from  the  first  day  until  noAv :  being 
confident  of  this  very  thing,  that  he  Avhich  hath  begun  a  good 
Avork  in  you  Avill  perform  it  until  the  day  of  Jesus  Christ :  even  as 
it  is  meet  for  me  to  think  tliis  of  you  all,  because  I  haA'e  you  in 
my  heart;  inasmuch  as  both  in  my  bonds,  and  in  the  defence  and 
confirmation  of  the  gospel,  ye  all  are  partakers  of  my  grace.  For 
God  is  my  record,  how  greatly  I  long  after  you  all  in  the  bOAvels 
of  Jesus  Christ.  And  this  I  pray,  that  your  love  may  abound  yet 
more  and  more  in  knowledge  and  in  all  judgment;  that  ye  may 
approve  things  that  are  excellent;   that  ye  maybe  sincere  and 


TWENTY-THIRD   SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY,  515 

without  offence  till  the  day  of  Christ;  being  filled  with  the  fruits 
of  righteousness,  which  are  by  Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  glory  and 
praise  of  God. 

Gospel:  Matth.  18,  23-35. 

Therefore  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven  likened  unto  a  certain 
king,  which  would  take  account  of  his  servants.  And  when  he 
had  begun  to  reckon,  one  was  brought  unto  him,  which  owed 
him  ten  thousand  talents.  But  forasmuch  as  lie  had  not  to  pay, 
his  lord  commanded  him  to  be  sold,  and  his  wife,  and  children, 
and  all  that  he  had,  and  payment  to  be  made.  The  servant 
therefore  fell  down,  and  Avorshipped  him,  saying,  Lord,  have 
patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all.  Then  tlie  lord  of  that 
servant  was  moved  with  compassion,  and  loosed  him,  and  forgave 
him  the  debt.  But  the  same  servant  went  out,  and  found  one  of 
his  fellow  servants,  which  owed  him  a  hundred  pence;  and  he 
laid  hands  on  him,  and  took  him  by  the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me 
that  thou  owest.  And  his  fellow  servant  fell  down  at  his  feet, 
and  besought  him,  saying.  Have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay 
thee  all.  And  he  wouldnot:  but  went  and  cast  him  into  prison, 
till  he  should  pay  the  debt.  So  when  his  fellow  servants  saw 
what  was  done,  they  were  very  sorry,  and  came  and  told  unto 
their  lord  all  that  was  done.  Then  'his  lord,  after  that  he  had 
called  him,  said  unto  him,  O  thou  wicked  servant,  I  forgave  thee 
all  that  debt,  because  thou  desiredst  me:  shouldest  not  thou 
also  have  had  compassion  on  thy  fellow  servant,  even  as  I  had 
pity  on  thee  ?  And  liis  lord  was  wroth,  and  delivered  him  to  the 
tormentors,  till  he  should  pay  all  that  was  due  unto  him.  So 
likewise  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  also  unto  you,  if  ye  from, 
your  hearts  forgive  not  every  one  his  brother  their  trespasses. 


TWENTY-THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Fhil.  3,  17-21. 

Brethren,  be  followers  together  of  me,  and  mark  them  which 
walk  so  as  ye  have  us  for  an  ensam])le.  (For  many  walk,  of  whom 
I  have  told  you  often,  and  now  tell  you  even  weeping,  that  they 
are  the  enemies  of  the  cross  of  Christ :  whose  end  is  destruction, 
whose  God  is  their  belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame,  who 
mind  earthly  things.)  For  our  conversa'tion  is  in  heaven;  from 
whence  also  we  look  for  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ :  Who 
shall  change  our  vile  body,  that  it  maybe  fashioned  like  unto  His 
glorious  body,  according  to  the  working  whereby  He  is  able  even 
to  subdue  all  things  unto  Himself. 

Gospel:  Matth.  22, 15-22. 

Then  went  tlie  Pharisees,  and  took  counsel  how  they  might 
entangle  Him  in  His  talk.  And  they  sent  out  unto  Him  their 
disciples  with  the  Herodians,  saying.  Master,  we  know  that  Thou 
art  true,  and  teachest  the  way  of  God  in  truth,  neither  carest 
Thou  for  any  man:  for  Thou  regardest  not  the  person  of  men. 


516  TWENTY-FIFTH  SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY. 

Tell  us,  therefore,  What  thinkest  Thou!  Is  it  lawful  to  give 
tribute  unto  Cesar,  or  not?  But  Jesus  perceived  their  wicked- 
ness, and  said.  Why  tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypocrites?  Shew  me  the 
tribute  money.  And  they  brought  unto  Him  a  penny.  And  He 
saith  unto  them.  Whose  is  tliis  image  and  superscription?  They 
say  unto  Him,  Cesar's.  Then  saith  "He  unto  them,  Render  there- 
fore unto  Cesar  the  things  whicli  arc  Cesar's ;  and  unto  God  the 
things  tliat  are  God's.  When  they  heard  these  words,  they  mar- 
veled, and  left  Him,  and  went  their  way. 


TWENTY-FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  Col.  1,  9-14. 

For  this  cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we  heard  it.  do  not  cease 
to  pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that  ye  miglit  be  filled  with  the 
knowledge  of  His  will  in  all  wisdom  and  spiritual  understanding ; 
that  ye  might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all  pleasino-,  being 
fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the  knowledge  of 
God;  strengthened  with  all  might,  according  to  His  glorious 
power,  unto  all  patience  and  longsuffering  with  joyfulness; 
giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  which  hath  made  us  meet  to  be 

f)artakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light:  who  hath  de- 
ivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and  hath  translated  us 
into  the  kingdom  of  His  dear  Son  :  in  whom  we  have  redemption 
through  His  blood,  even  the  forgiveness  of  sins. 

Gospel:  Mam.9,  18-26. 

While  He  spoke  these  things  unto  them,  behold,  there  came  a 
certain  ruler,  and  worship]>ed  Him,  saying,  I\Iy  daughter  is  even 
now  dead:  but  come  and  lay  Thy  hand  upon  her,  and  she  shall 
live.  And  Jesus  arose,  and  followed  him,  and  so  did  His  disci- 
ples. And,  behold,  a  woman,  whicli  was  diseased  with  an  issue 
of  blood  twelve  years,  came  ])ehind  Him,  and  touched  the  hem  of 
His  garment:  for  slie  said  within  herself,  If  I  may  but  touch  His 
garment,  I  shall  be  whole.  Cut  Jesus  turned  Him  about,  and 
when  He  saw  her.  He  said,  Daughter,  be  of  good  comfort;  thy 
faith  hath  made  thee  whole.  And  the  woman  was  made  whole 
from  that  hour.  And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  ruler's  house, 
and  saw  the  minstrels,  and  the  people  making  a  noise.  He  said 
unto  them.  Give  place:  for  the  maid  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth. 
And  they  laughed  Him  to  scorn.  But  when  the  people  were  put 
forth,  He  went  in.  and  took  her  by  the  baud,  and  the  maid  arose. 
And  the  fame  hereof  went  abroad  in  all  that  land. 


TWENTY-FIFTH  SUNDAY^  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  1  Thess.  4,  13-18. 

But  I  would  not  have  you  to  be  ignorant,  brethren,  concerning 
them  which  are  asleep,  that  ye  sorrow  not,  even  as  others  which 


TWEXTY-SIXTH   SUXDAY   AFTER   TRINITY.  517 

have  no  hope.  For  if  we  believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  asrain, 
even  so  them  also  which  sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring  with  Him, 
For  this  we  say, unto  you  by  the  word  of  the  Lord,  that  we  which 
are  alive  and  remain'unto'the  coming  of  the  Lord  shall  not  pre- 
vent them  which  are  asleep.  For  the  Lord  Himself  shall  descend 
from  heaven  with  a  shout,  witli  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and. 
with  the  trump  of  God:  and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first: 
then  we  which  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be  caught  up  together 
with  them  in  the  clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord  in  the  air:  and  so  shall 
we  ever  be  Avith  tlie  Lord.  Wherefore  comfort  one  another  with 
these  words. 

Gospel:  Matth.  24,  15-28. 

When  ye  therefore  shall  see  the  abomination  of  desolation, 
spoken  of  by  Daniel  the  prophet,  stand  in  the  holy  x>lace,  (whoso 
readeth,  let  him  understand,)  then  let  them  which  be  in  Judea 
flee  Into  the  mountains:  let  him  which  is  on  the  housetop  not 
come  down  to  take  any  thing  out  of  his  house:  neither  let  him 
which  is  in  the  field  return  back  to  take  his  clothes.  And  woe 
unto  them  that  are  witli  child,  and  to  them  that  give  suck  in 
those  days!  But  pray  ye  that  your  flight  be  not  in  the  winter, 
neither  on  the  sabbath  day:  for  then  shall  be  great  tribulation, 
such  as  was  not  since  the  beginning  of  the  world  to  this  time,  no, 
nor  ever  shall  be.  And  except  those  days  should  be  shortened, 
there  should  no  flesh  be  saved  :  but  for  tlie  elect's  sake  those  days 
shall  be  shortened.  Tlien  if  any  man  shall  say  unto  you,  Lo,  here 
is  Christ,  or  there:  believe  it  not.  For  there  shall  arise  false 
Christs,  and  false  prophets,  and  shall  shew  great  signs  and  won- 
ders; insomuch  that,  if  it  were  possible,  they  shall  deceive  the 
very  elect.  Behold,  I  have  told  you  before.  'Wherefore  if  they 
shall  say  unto  you.  Behold,  He  is  in  the  desert;  go  not  forth": 
behold,  He  is  in  the  secret  chambers;  believe  it  not.  For  as  the 
lightning  cometh  out  of  the  east,  and  shineth  even  unto  the  west ; 
so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be.  For  wheresoever 
the  carcass  is,  there  will  the  eagles  be  gathered  together. 


TWENTY-SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

EpMle:  2  Pet.  3,  3-14. 

Knowing  this  first,  that  there  shall  come  in  the  last  days  scoffers, 
walking  after  their  own  lusts,  and  saying,  Where  is  the  promise 
of  His  coming?  for  since  the  fathers  fell  asleep,  all  things  continue 
as  tliey  were  from  the  beginning  of  the  creation.  For  this  they 
willingly  arc  ignorant  of,  that  by  the  word  of  God  the  heavens 
were  of  old,  and  the  world  standing  out  of  the  water  and  in  the 
Avater :  Avhereby  the  world  that  then  was,  being  overflowed  with 
water,  perished:  but  the  heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now, 
by  the  same  word  are  kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  the  fire  against 
the  day  of  judgment  and  perdition  of  ungodly  men.  But,  be- 
loved, be  not  ignorant  of  this  one  thing,  that  one  day  is  with  the 
Lord  as  a  thousand  years,  and  a  thousand  years  as  one  day.  The 
Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  His  promise,  as  some  men  count 


518  TWENTY-SIXTH   SUNDAY   AFTER  TEINITY. 

slackness;  but  is  long-sufferinpr  to  ns-ward,  not  willing  that  any 
should  perish,  but  that  all  should  come  to  repentance.  But  the 
day  of  the  Lord  will  come  as  a  thief  in  the  night;  in  the  which 
the  heavens  shall  pass  away  with  a  great  noise,  and  the  elements 
shall  melt  with  fervent  heat,  the  earth  also  and  the  works  that 
are  tlierein  shall  be  burnt  up.  Seeing  then  that  all  these  things 
shall  be  dissolved,  Avhat  manner  of  persons  ouglit  ye  to  be  in  all 
holy  conversation  and  godliness,  looking  for  and*  hasting  ynto 
the  coming  of  the  day  of  God,  wherein  the  heavens  being  on  fire 
shall  be  dissolved,  and  the  elements  shall  melt  with  fervent  heat? 
Nevertheless  we,  according  to  His  promise,  look  for  new  heavens 
and  a  new  earth,  wherein  dwelleth  righteousness.  Wherefore, 
beloved,  seeing  that  ye  look  for  such  things,  be  diligent  that  ye 
may  be  found  of  Him'  in  peace,  without  spot,  and  blameless. 

Another  Epistle:  2  Thess.  1,  3-10. 

We  are  bound  to  thank  God  always  for  you,  brethren,  as  it  is 
meet,  because  that  your  faith  groweth  exceedingly,  and  the 
charity  of  every  one  of  you  all  toward  each  other  aboundeth  ;  so 
that  we  ourselves  glory  in  you  in  the  churches  of  God,  for  your 
patience  and  faith  in  all  your  persecutions  and  tribulations 'that 
ye  endure  :  which  is  a  manifest  token  of  the  righteous  judgment 
of  God,  that  ye  may  be  counted  worthy  of  the  kingdom  of  God, 
for  which  ye  also  suffer:  seeing  it  is  a  righteous  thing  with  God 
to  recompense  tribulation  to  them  that  trouble  you  ;  and  to  you 
who  are  troubled  rest  with  us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be' re- 
vealed from  lieavcn  witli  His  mighty  angels,  in  flaming  fire  taking 
vengeance  on  them  that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the 
gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  Avho  shall  be  punished  with 
everlasting  destruction  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  from  the 
glory  of  His  power:  when  He  shall  come  to  be  glorified  in  His 
saints,  and  to  be  admired  in  all  them  that  believe  (because  our 
testimony  among  you  was  believed)  in  that  day. 

Gospel:  3Iatth.  25,  51-4&. 

When  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  His  glory,  and  all  the  holy 
angels  with  Him,  then  shall  He  sit  upon  the  throne  of  His  glory: 
and  before  Him  shall  be  gathered  all  nations:  and  He  shall 
separate  them  one  from  another,  as  a  shepherd  divideth  his 
sheep  from  the  goats :  and  He  shall  set  the  sheep  on  His  right 
hand,  but  the  goats  on  the  left.  Then  shall  the  King  say  unto 
them  on  His  right  hand.  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit 
the  kintidom  prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world : 
for  I  was  a  liungered,  and  ye  gave  me  meat:  I  was  thirsty,  and  ye 
gave  me  drink:  I  was  a  stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in :  naked,  and 
ye  clothed  me:  I  was  sick,  and  ye  vis'ited  me:  I  was  in  prison, 
and  ye  came  unto  me.  Then  shall  the  righteous  answer  Him, 
saying.  Lord,  when  saw  we  Thee  a  hungered,  and  fed  Thee?  or 
thirsty,  and  gave  Thee  drink?  When  saw  we  Thee  a  stranger, 
and  took  Thee  in?  or  naked,  and  clothed  Thee?  or  when  saw  we 
Thee  sick,  or  in  prison,  and  came  unto  thee  ?  And  the  King  shall 
answer  and  say  imto  them.  Verily  I  say  unto  you.  Inasmuch  as  ye 
have  done  it  linto  one  of  the  least  of  these  my  brethren,  ye  have 
done  it  unto  me.    Then  shall  He  say  also  unto  them  on  the  left 


TWENTY-SEVENTH   SUNDAY    AFTER  TRINITY.  51^ 

hand,  Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlastins;  fire,  prepared 
for  the  devil  and  his  angels:  for  I  Mas  a  hungered,  and  ye  gave 
me  no  meat:  I  was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  no  drink:  I  was  a 
stranger,  and  ye  took  me  not  in:  iiaked,  and  ye  clothed  me  not: 
sick,  and  in  prison,  and  ye  visited  me  not.  Then  shall  they  also 
answer  Him,  raying.  Lord,  when  saw  we  Tliee  a  hungered,  or 
athirst,  or  a  stranger,  or  naked,  orMck,  or  in  prison,  and  did  not 
minister  unto  Thee?  Then  shall  He  answer  them,  saying,  Verily 
I  say  unto  you.  Inasmuch  as  ye  did  it  not  to  one  of  the  least  of 
these,  ye  did  it  not  to  me.  And  these  shall  go  away  into  everlast- 
ing punishment:  but  the  righteous  into  life  eternal. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Epistle:  1  Thess.  5, 1-11. 

But  of  the  times  and  the  seasons,  brethren,  ye  have  no  need 
that  I  write  unto  you.  For  yourselves  know  perfectly  that  the 
day  of  the  Lord  so  cometh  as  a  thief  in  the  night.  'For  when 
they  shall  say,  Peace  and  safety;  then  sudden  destruction  cometh 
upon  them,  as  travail  upon  a'woman  with  child  ;  and  they  shall 
not  escape.  But  ye,  brethren,  are  not  in  darkness,  that  that  day 
should  overtake  you  as  a  thief.  Ye  are  all  the  children  of  light, 
and  the  children  of  the  day :  we  are  not  of  the  night,  nor  of  dark- 
ness. Therefore  let  us  not  sleep,  as  do  others ;  but  let  us  watch 
and  be  sober.  For  they  that  sleep,  sleep  in  the  night;  and  they 
that  be  drunken  are  drunken  in  the  night.  But  lot  us,  who  are 
of  the  day,  be  sober,  putting  on  the  breastplate  of  faith  and  love ; 
and  for  a  helmet,  the  hope  of  salvation.  For  God  hath  not  ap- 
pointed us  to  wrath,  but  to  obtain  salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  died  for  us,  that,  whether  we  wake  or  sleep,  we 
should  live  together  with  Him.  Wherefore  comfort  yourselves 
together,  and  edify  one  another,  even  as  also  ye  do. 

Gospel:  Maith.  25,1-13. 

Then  shall  the  kingdom  of  heaven  be  likened  unto  ten  virgins, 
which  took  their  lamps,  and  went  forth  to  meet  the  bridegroom. 
And  five  of  them  were  wise,  and  five  were  foolish.  They  that 
were  foolish  took  their  lamps,  and  took  no  oil  with  tliem:  but 
the  wise  took  oil  in  their  vessels  with  their  lamps.  While 
the  bridegroom  tarried,  they  all  slumbered  and  slept.  And  at 
midnight  there  was  a  cry  made.  Behold,  the  bridegroom  cometh  ; 
go  ye  out  to  meet  him.  Tlien  all  those  virgins  arose,  and  trimmed 
their  lamps.  And  the  foolish  .said  unto  the  wise.  Give  us  of  your 
oil;  for  our  lamps  are  gone  out.  But  the  wise  answered,  saying. 
Not  .so:  lest  there  be  not  enough  for  us  and  you:  but  go  ye 
rather  to  them  that  sell,  and  buy  for  yourselves.  And  while  they 
went  to  buy,  the  bridegroom  came;  and  they  that  were  ready 
went  in  with  him  to  the  marriage :  and  the  door  was  shut.  After- 
ward came  also  the  other  virgins,  saying.  Lord,  Lord,  open  to  us. 
But  he  answered  and  said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  I  know  you  not. 
Watch  therefore ;  for  ye  know  neither  the  day  nor  the  hour 
wherein  the  Son  of  man.  cometh. 


520  REFORMATION    FESTIVAL, 

HARVEST-FESTIVAL. 

Epistle :  Acts  14,  11-18. 

And  when  the  people  saw  what  Paul  had  done,  they  lifted  np 
their  voices,  saying  in  the  speech  of  Lycaonia,  The  god's  are  come 
down  to  us  in  the  likeness  of  men.  And  they  called  Barnabas, 
Jupiter;  and  Paul,  Mereurius,  because  he  was  the  chief  speaker. 
Then  the  priest  of  Jupiter,  which  was  before  their  city,  brought 
oxen  and  garlands  unto  the  gates,  and  would  have  doiie  sacrifice 
with  the  people.  V.'liich  when  the  apostles,  Barnabas  and  Paul, 
heard  of,  they  rent  their  clothes,  and  ran  in  among  the  people, 
crying  out,  and  saying.  Sirs,  why  do  ye  tliese  tilings?  We  also 
are  men  of  like  passions  with  you,  and  preach  unto  you  that  ye 
should  turn  from  these  vanities  unto  the  living  God,  whicli  made 
heaven,  and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  all  things  that  are  therein: 
Avho  in  times  past  suffered  all  nations  to  walk  in  their  own  ways. 
Nevertheless  He  left  not  Himself  without  witness,  in  that  He  did 
good,  and  gave  us  rain  from  heaven,  and  fruitful  seasons,  filling 
our  hearts  with  food  and  gladness.  AikI  with  these  sayings 
scarce  restrained  they  the  people,  that  they  had  not  done  .sacri- 
fice unto  them. 

Gospd:  Luke  12,  15-21.  33.  34. 

And  He  said  unto  them.  Take  heed,  and  beware  of  covetous- 
ness:  for  a  man's  life  consisteth  not  in  the  abundance  of  the 
things  which  he  possesseth.  And  He  spake  a  parable  unto  them, 
saying.  The  ground  of  a  certain  rich  man  brought  forth  plenti- 
fully: and  he  thought  within  himself,  saying.  What  shall  I  do, 
because  I  have  no  room  where  to  bestow  my  fruits?  And  he  said. 
This  will  I  do:  I  will  pull  down  my  barns,  and  build  greater; 
and  there  will  I  bestow  all  my  fruits'and  my  goods.  And  I  will 
say  to  my  soul,  Soul,  thou  hast  much  goods  laid  up  for  many 
years;  take  thine  ease,  eat,  drink,  and  be  merry.  But  God  said 
unto  him.  Thou  fool,  this  night  thy  soul  shall  be  required  of 
thee:  then  whose  shall  those  things  be,  which  thou  hast  pro- 
vided? So  is  he  that  layeth  np  treasure  for  himself,  and  is  not 
rich  toward  God.  Sell  that  ye  have,  and  give  alms ;  provide 
yourselves  bags  which  Avax  not  old,  a  treasure  in  the  heavens  that 
faileth  not,  where  no  thief  approacheth.  neither  moth  corrupteth. 
For  where  your  treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also. 


REFORMATION  FESTIVAL.. 

Epistle:  2  Thess.  2,  3-12. 

Let  no  man  deceive  3'ou  by  any  means ;  for  that  day  shall  not 
come,  except  there  come  a  falling  away  first,  and  that  man  of  sin 
he  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition ;  who  opposeth  and  exalteth 
himself  above  all  that  is  called  God,  or  that  is  worshipped ;  so 
that  he  as  God  sitteth  in  the  temple  of  God,  showing  himself  that 
he  is  God.  Remember  ye  not,  that,  when  I  Avas  yet  Avith  you,  I 
told  you  these  things?  And  now  ye  knoAV  Avhat  Avithholdeth 
that  he  might  be  revealed  iu  his  time.    For  the  mystery  of  in- 


MISSIOX   FESTIVALS.  621 

iquitj-  doth  already  work ;  only  lie  wbo  now  Ictteth  ■will  let, 
until  he  be  taken  out  of  the  way.  And  then  shall  that  Wieked  be 
revealed,  whom  the  Lord  shall  consume  with  the  spirit  of  his 
mouth,  and  shall  destroy  with  the  brightness  of  His  coming: 
even  him,  whose  coming  is  after  the  working  of  Satan  with  all 
powers  and  signs  and  lying  Avonders,  and  witli  all  deceivableness 
of  unrighteousness  in  'tliem  that  perish ;  because  they  received 
not  the  love  of  the  truth,  that  they  might  be  saved.  And  for 
tills  cause  God  shall  send  them  strong  delusion,  that  they  should 
believe  a  lie:  that  they  all  might  be  damned  who  believed  not 
the  truth,  but  had  pleasure  in  unrighteousness. 

Gospel:  Matth.  11,12-15. 

And  from  the  days  of  John  the  Baptist  until  now  the  kingdom 
of  heaven  sulferetli  violence,  and  the  violent  take  it  by  force. 
For  all  the  prophets  and  the  law  prophesied  until  John.  And  if 
ye  will  receive  it,  this  is  lilias,  which  was  for  to  come.  He  that 
hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 


ON  MISSION  FESTIVAL 
Use  Epistle  and  Gospel  of  Epiphany. 


THE  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 

OF 

Oxir  Lord  Jesias  Clirist, 

ACCORDING  TO  THE  EVANGELISTS. 


COMPILED  BY  DR.  JOHN  BUGENHAGEN. 


THE  PEEPARATION   OF  THE  PASSOVER. 

Now  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  drew  nigh,  which  is  called 
the  passover.  And  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples :  Ye  tnow  That 
after  two  days  is  the  feast  of  the  passover,  and  the  Son  of  man  is 
betrayed  to  be  crucihed. 

Then  assembled  together  the  chief  priests,  and  the  scribes,  and 
the  elders  of  the  people,  unto  the  palace  of  the  high  priest,  who 
was  called  Caiaphas,  and  consulted  that  they  might  take  Jesus 
by  subtilty,  and  kill  Him;  for  they  feared  the  people.  But 
they  said.  Not  on  the  feast  day,  lest  there  be  an  uproar  among  the 
people.  Now  when  Jesus  was  in  Bethany,  in  the  house  of  Simon 
the  leper,  there  came  unto  Him  a  woman  having  an  alabaster 
box  of  very  precious  ointment,  and  poured  it  on  His  liead,  as  He 
sat  at  meat.  But  when  His  disciples  saw  it,  they  had  indigna- 
tion, sa\ing.  To  what  puri.)Ose  is  this  waste?  For  this  ointment 
might  have  been  sold  for  much,  and  given  to  the  poor.  When 
Jesus  understood  it,  He  said  unto  them.  Why  trouble  ye  the 
woman?  for  she  hath  wrought  a  good  work  upon  me.  For  ye 
have  the  poor  ahvays  with  you ;  but  me  ye  have  not  always.  For 
in  that  she  hath  poured  this  ointment  on  my  body,  she  did  it  for 
my  burial.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  "Wheresoever  this  gospel  shall 
be  preached  in  the  whole  world,  there  shall  also  this,  that  this 
woman  hath  done,  be  told  for  a  memorial  of  her.  Then  entered 
Satan  into  Judas,  surnamed  Tscariot,  being  of  the  number  of  the 
twelve.  And  he  went  his  way,  and  communed  with  the  chief 
priests  and  capt-ains,  how  he  might  betray  Him  unto  them,  and 
said  unto  them:  What  will  ye  give  me,  and  I  will  deliver  Him 
unto  you?  And  they  were  glad,  and  covenanted  to  give  bim 
money.  And  he  promised,  and  sought  opnortunitv  to  betray 
Him  unto  them  in  the  absence  of  the  multitude.  Now  on  the 
first  day  of  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread,  when  the  passover 
must  be  killed,  the  disciples  came  to  Jesus,  saying  unto  Him : 
(522) 


THE   PASSION-HISTORY.  523 

Where  wilt  Thou  that  we  prepare  for  Thee  to  eat  the  passover? 
And  He  sent  Peter  and  John,  sayii>g:  Go  into  the  city  ;  and  be- 
hold, when  ye  are  entered  into  the  city,  there  shall  a  man  meet 
you,  bearing  a  pitcher  of  water ;  follow  him  into  the  house  where 
he  eutereth  in.  And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  goodman  of  the  house, 
The  Master  saith  unto  thee,  my  time  is  at  hand  ;  I  will  keep  the 
yjassover  at  thy  hunse  with  my  disciples.  Where  is  the  guest- 
chamber,  where  I  shall  eat  the  passovi  r  with  my  disciples?  And 
he  shall  shew  you  a  large  upper  room  furnisJicd:  there  make 
ready.  And  they  went,  and  found  as  He  had  said  unto  them: 
and  they  made  ready  the  passover.  And  when  the  hour  was 
come.  He  sat  down,  and  the  twelve  apostles  with  Him.  And  He 
said  unto  them.  With  desire  I  have  desired  to  eat  tliis  passover 
with  you  before  I  suifer ;  for  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  any  more 
eat  thereof,  until  it  be  fulfilled  in  the  kingdom  of  God,  And  He 
took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  said.  Take  this,  and  divide  it 
among  yourselves,  for  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  drink  hencefortli 
of  this  fruit  of  thp  vine,  until  that  day  when  I  drink  it  new  with 
you  in  my  Father's  kingdom. 

And  as  they  Avere  eating  in  the  night  in  which  He  was  be- 
trayed, Jesus  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake  it,  and 
gave  it  unto  His  disciples,  saying,  Take  eat,  this  is  my  body, which 
is  given  for  you  ;  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  Likewise,  also 
He  took  the  cup  after  supper,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them, 
saying:  Drink  ye  all  of  it:  this  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my 
blood  which  is'shed  for  you  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  of 
sins.  Tliis  do,  as  often  as  "ye  drink  it,  in  rem'embrance  of  me.  And 
they  all  drank  thereof. 

Now  before  the  feast  of  the  passover,  when  Jesus  knew  that  His 
hour  was  come  that  He  should  depart  out  of  tliis  world  unto  the 
Father,  having  loved  His  own  which  were  in  the  world.  He  loved 
them  unto  the  end.  And  supper  being  ended,  the  devil  having 
now  put  into  the  heart  of  Judas  Iscariot,  Simon's  son,  to  betray 
Him:  Jesus  knowing  tliat  the  Father  had  given  all  things  into 
His  hands,  and  that  He  was  come  from  God,  and  went  to  God: 
He  riseth  from  supper,  and  laid  aside  His  garments;  and  took  a 
towel,  and  girded  Himself.  After  that  He  poureth  Avater  into  a 
basin,  and  began  to  wash  the  disciples'  feet,  and  to  wipe  them 
with  the  towel  wherewith  He  was  girded.  Then  cometh  He  to 
Bimon  Peter:  and  Peter  saith  unto  Him,  Lord,  dost  Thou  wash 
tny  feet?  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  Him,  What  I  do  thou 
knowest  not  now:  but  thou  shalt  know  hereafter.  Peter  saith 
unto  Him,  Thou  shalt  never  wash  my  feet.  Jesus  answered  him. 
If  I  wash  thee  not,  thou  hast  no  part  with  me.  Simon  Peter 
saith  unto  Him,  Lord,  not  my  feet  only,  but  also  my  hands  and 
my  head.  Jesus  saith  to  him,  He  that  is  washed  needeth  not 
save  to  wash  His  feet,  but  is  clean  every  whit :  and  ye  are  clean, 
but  not  all.  For  He  knew  who  should  betray  Him:  therefore 
said  He,  Ye  are  not  all  clean.  So  after  He  had  washed  their  feet, 
and  had  taken  His  garments,  and  was  set  down  again,  He  said 
unto  them,  Know  ye  what  I  have  done  to  you  ?  Ye  call  me  IMas- 
ter  and  Lord  :  and'ye  say  well ;  for  so  I  am.  If  I  then,  your  Lord 
and  Master,  have  washed  yotir  feet;  ye  also  ought  to  wash  one 
another's  feet.  For  I  have  given  you  an  example,  that  ye  should 
do  as  I  have  done  to  you.    Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  The 


524  THE    PASSION-HISTORY. 

servant  is  not  greater  than  his  lord :  neither  he  that  is  sent 
greater  than  he  that  sent  him.  If  ye  know  these  things,  happy 
are  ye  if  ye  do  them.  I  speak  not* of  you  all:  I  know  whom  I 
have  chosen;  but  that  the  Scripture  may  be  fulfilled,  He  that 
eateth  bread  with  mo  hath  lifted  up  his  heel  against  me.  Now  I 
tell  you  before  it  come,  that,  when  it  is  come  to  pass,  ye  may  be- 
lieve that  I  am  He.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  He  that  re- 
ceiveth  whomsoever!  send  receiveth  me;  and  he  that  receivcth 
me  receiveth  Him  that  sent  me.  "When  Jesus  had  thus  said.  He 
was  troubled  in  spirit,  and  testified,  and  said,  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  you.  one  of  you,  which  eateth  witli  me,  shall  betray  me. 
But,  behold,  the  hand  of  him  that  betrayeth  me  is  with  me  on. 
the  table.  And  the  disciples  were  exceeding  sorrowful,  and  looked 
one  on  another,  doubting  of  whom  He  spake.  And  they  began 
to  enquire  among  themselves,  which  of  them  it  was  that' should 
do  this  thing,  and  to  say  unto  Him  one  by  one.  Is  it  I?  and 
another,  Is  it  I?  And  He  answered  and  said  unto  them.  It  is  one 
of  the  twelve,  that  dippeth  with  me  in  the  dish.  The  Son  of  man 
indeed  goeth,  as  it  is  written  of  Him:  but  woe  to  that  man  by 
whom  the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed!  good  were  it  for  tlmt  man  if 
he  had  never  been  born.  Then  Judas,  which  betrayed  him, 
answered  and  said.  Master,  is  it  I  ?  He  said  unto  him.  Thou  hast 
said.  Now  there  was  leaning  on  Jesus'  bosom  one  of  His  dis- 
ciples, whom  Jesus  loved.  Simon  Peter  therefore  beckoned  to 
Him,  that  He  should  ask  who  it  should  be  of  whom  He  spake. 
He  then  lying  on  Jesus'  breast  saith  unto  Him,  Lord,  who  is  it? 
Jesus  answered,  He  it  is,  to  whom  I  shall  give  a  sop,  when  I  have 
dipped  it.  And  wlien  He  had  dipped  the  sop.  He  gave  it  to  Judas 
Iscariot,  the  son  of  Simon.  And  after  the  sop  Satan  entered  into 
him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  That  thou  doest,  do  quickly. 
Now  no  man  at  the  table  knew  for  what  intent  He  spake  this  unto 
him.  For  some  of  them  thought,  because  Judas  had  the  bag,  that 
Jesus  had  said  unto  him,  Buy  those  things  that  we  have  need  of 
against  the  feast ;  or,  that  he  should  give  something  to  the  poor. 
He  tlion  having  received  the  sop  went  immediately  out:  and  it 
was  night. 

And  Judas  having  gone  out  there  was  also  a  strife  among  them, 
which  of  them  shoVild  be  accounted  the  greatest.  And  He  said 
unto  them,  The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over 
them ;  and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them  are  called 
benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not  be  so:  but  he  that  is  greatest 
among  you,  let  hirn  be  as  the  j-ounger ;  and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he 
that  doth  serve,  For  whether  is  greater,  he  tliat  sitteth  at  meat, 
or  he  that  servcth?  Is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat?  but  I  am 
among  you  as  he  that  serveth.  Ye  are  they  which  have  con- 
tinued with  me  in  my  temptations.  And  I  appoint  unto  j^ou  a 
kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath  api^ointed  unto  me;  that  ye  may 
eat  and  drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on  thrones 
judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  Jesus  said,  Now  is  the  Son  of 
man  clorifi'^d.  and  God  is  glorified  in  Him.  If  God  bo  glorified 
in  Him,  God  shall  also  glorify  Him  in  Himself,  and  shall  straight- 
way glorify  Him.  Little  children,  yet  a  little  while  I  am  with 
you.  Ye  s'hall  seek  me;  and  as  I  said  unto  the  Jews,  Whither  I 
go,  ye  cannot  come ;  so  now  I  say  to  you.  A  now  commandment 
I  give  unto  you.  That  ye  love  one  another ;  as  I  have  loved  you, 


THE  PASSION-niSTORY.  52o 

that  ye  also  love  one  another.  By  this  shall  men  know  that  ye 
are  niy  disciples,  if  ye  have  love  to  one  another.  Simon  Peter 
said  unto  Him,  Lord,  whither  goest  Tliou?  Jesus  answered  him, 
Whither  I  go,  thou  canst  not  follow  me  now ;  but  thou  shalt 
follow  me  afterwards,  Peter  said  unto  Him,  Lord,  why  cannot  I 
follow  Thee  now?  I  will  lay  down  my  life  for  Tiiy  sake.  Jesus 
answered  him,  Wilt  thou  lay  down  thy  life  for  my  sake  ?  Simon, 
Simon,  beliold,  Satan  hath  "desired  to  have  you,  "that  he  may  sift 
you  as  wheat:  but  I  have  prayed  for  tl^ee,  tliat  thy  faith  faiTnot : 
and  when  tliou  art  converted",  strengthen  thy  brethren.  And  he 
said  unto  Him,  Lord,  I  am  ready  to  go  with  Thee,  both  into 
prison,  and  to  death.  And  he  said,  I  tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock 
shall  not  crow  this  day,  before  that  thou  shalt  thrice  deny  that 
thou  knowest  me.  And  He  said  unto  them.  When  I  sent  you 
without  purse,  and  scrip,  and  shoes,  lacked  ye  any  thing?  And 
they  said.  Nothing.  Then  said  He  unto  them.  But  now,"he  that 
hath  a  purse,  let  him  take  it,  and  likewise  his  scrip :  and  he  that 
hath  no  sword,  let  him  sell  his  garment,  and  buy  one.  For  I  say 
unto  you,  that  this  that  is  written  must  yet  be  'accomplished  in 
me.  And  He  Avas  reckoned  among  the"  transgressors:  for  the 
things  concerning  me  have  an  end.  And  they  said :  Lord,  behold, 
here'arc  two  swords.    And  He  said  unto  them,  It  is  enough. 


CHAPTER  I. 

This  chapter  contains  a  record  of  the  things  ivhich  hap- 
pened  to  Christ  in  the  garden. 


liCSSOJi  I.     Christ  goes  from  JersusctJem  into  the  movnt  of  Olives, 
and  tells  His  disciples  how  they  shall  forsake  Him. 


And  when  they  had  sung  a  hymn,  Jesus  came  out,  and  went,  as 
He  was  wont,  to'the  mount  of'Olives,  and  His  discii>les  also  fol- 
lowed Him.  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  them.  All  ye  shall  be  offended 
because  of  me  this  night:  for  ii  is  written,  I  will  smite  the  shep- 
herd, and  the  sheep  of  the  flock  shall  be  scattered  abroad.  But 
after  I  am  risen  again,  I  Avill  go  before  you  into  Galilee. 

Peter  answered  and  said  tmto  Him,  Though  all  men  shall  be 
ofiiended  because  of  Tliee,  yet  will  I  never  be  offended.  Jesus 
said  unto  him.  Verily,  I  say"nnto  thee,  that  this  night  before  the 
cock  crow,  thoit  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  Peter  said  unto  Him, 
Though  I  should  die  with  Thee  yet  will  I  not. deny  Thee.  Like- 
wise also  said  all  the  disciples. 

tessoii  II.     The  infernal  sufferings  and  ardent  prayer  of  Christ. 

Then  cometh  Jesus  with  them  tmto  a  place  called  Gethsemane, 
where  was  a  garden,  into  the  which  He  entered,  and  His  disci- 
ples. And  Judas  also,  which  betrayed  Him,  knew  the  place:  for 
Jesus  ofttimes  resorted  thither  with"  His  disciples. 

And  Jesus  saith  unto  the  disciples,  Sit  ye  here,  while  I  go  and 
pray  yonder.    And  He  taketh  Avith  IHm  Peter,  and  James  and 


526  THE  PASSION-HISTORY. 

John,  the  two  sons  of  Zebedee,  and  began  to  be  sorrowful,  and 
very  heavy.  And  saith  unto  them,  INIy  soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful 
unto  death:  tarry  ye  here  and  watch.  And  He  went  forward  a 
little,  and  fell  on 'the  ground,  and  prayed  that,  if  it  were  possible, 
the  hour  might  pass  from  Him.  And  He  said,  Abba,  Father,  all 
things  are  possible  unto  Thee:  take  away  this  cup  from  me: 
nevertheless  not  what  I  will,  but  what  Thou  wilt.  And  He 
cometh,  and  findeth  them  sleeping,  and  saith  unto  Peter,  Simon : 
sleepest  thou?  couldest  thou  not  watch  one  hour?  Watch  ye 
and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation.  The  spirit  truly  is  ready, 
bxat  the  flesh  is  weak. 

He  went  away  again  the  second  time,  and  prayed,  saying,  O  my 
Father,  if  this  cup  may  not  pass  away  from  me, 'except  I  drink  it, 
Thy  will  be  done.  And  when  He  returned,  He  found  them  asleep 
aga'in,  (for  their  eyes  were  heavy),  neither  wist  they  what  to  an- 
swer Him.  And  He  left  them,  and  went  away  again,  and  prayed 
the  third  time,  saying,  Father,  if  Thou  be  willing,  remove  this 
cup  from  me  :  nevertheless  not  my  will,  but  Thine  be  done.  And 
there  appeared  an  angel  unto  Him  from  heaven,  strengthening 
Him.  And  being  in  an  agonj*  He  prayed  more  earnestly :  and 
His  sweat  was  as  it  were  drops  of  blood  falling  down  'to  the 
ground.  And  when  He  rose  up  from  prayer,  and  was  come  to 
His  disciples,  He  found  them  sleeping  for  sorrow,  and  saith. 
Sleep  on  now,  and  take  your  rest.  Behold,  the  hour  is  at  hand, 
and  the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed  into  the  hands  of  sinners.  Rise, 
let  us  be  going:  behold,  he  is  at  hand  that  doth  betray  me,  But 
pray,  lest  ye  fall  into  temptation. 

liesson  III.     Christ  betrayed  by  Judas. 

And  while  He  yet  spake,  lo,  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  came, 
and  with  him  a  great  multitude  with  swords  and  staves,  from  the 
chief  priests  and  elders  of  the  people.  Now^  he  that  betrayed 
Him  gave  them  a  sign,  saying,  Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that  same 
is  He  ;  hold  Him  fast. 

Jesus  therefore,  kuowing  all  things  that  should  come  upon 
Him,  went  forth,  and  said  unto  them,  Whom  seek  ye?  They 
answered  Him,  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  I  am 
He.  And  Judas  also,  Avhich  betrayed  Him,  stood  with  them.  As 
soon  then  as  He  had  said  unto  tliem,  I  am  He,  they  went  back- 
ward, and  fell  to  the  ground.  Then  asked  He  them  'again.  Whom 
seek  ye?  And  they  said,  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  Jesus  answered,  I 
have  told  you  that  I  am  He :  if  therefore  ye  seek  me,  let  these  go 
their  way  :  that  the  saying  might  be  fulfilled,  w^hich  He  spake. 
Of  them  which  Tliou  gavest  me  have  I  lost  none. 

And  Judas  drew  near  unto  Jesus  to  kiss  Him.  And  forthwith 
he  came  to  Jesus,  and  said.  Hail,  Master;  and  kissed  Him.  And 
Jesus  said  unto  liim.  Friend,  wherefore  art  thou  come?  Then 
came  they,  and  laid  hands  on  Jesus,  and  took  Him. 

I^essoii  IV.     Christ,  not  permitting  Him'^elf  to  be  defended  by  tlie 
sword,  is  deserted  by  His  disciples. 

When  tliey  which  were  about  Him  saw  what  would  follow, 
they  skid  unto  Him,  Lord,  shall  we  smite  with  the  sword?  Then 
Simon  Peter  having  a  sword  drew  it,  and  smote  the  high  priest's 


THE  PASSION-HISTORY-  527 

servant,  and  cut  off  his  right  ear.  The  servant's  name  was 
Malchus.  And  Jesus  answered  and  said,  Suffer  ye  thus  far,  and 
said  to  Peter,  Put  up  again  thy  sword  into  his  place :  for  all  they 
that  take  the  sword  shall  perish  with  the  sword.  Thinkest  thou 
that  I  cannot  now  pray  to  my  Father,  and  He  shall  presently  give 
me  more  than  twelve  legions  of  angels?  But  how  then  shall  the 
Scriptures  be  fulfilled,  that  thus  it  must  be?  And  He  touched 
his  ear,  and  healed  him. 

Then  Jesus  said  unto  the  chief  priests,  and  captains  of  the 
temple,  and  the  elders,  which  were  come  to  Him,  Be  ye  come  out, 
as  against  a  thief,  with  swords  and  staves?  When  I  was  daily 
witli  you  in  the  temple,  ye  stretched  forth  no  hands  against  me: 
but  this  is  your  hour,  and  the  power  of  darkness.  But  all  this 
was  done,  that  the  Scriptures  of  the  prophets  might  be  fulfilled. 
Then  all  the  disciples  forsook  Him,  and  fled. 

And  there  followed  Him  a  certain  young  man,  having  a  linen 
cloth  cast  about  his  naked  body;  and  the  young  men  laid  hold 
on  him:  and  he  left  the  linen  cloth,  and  fled  from  them  naked. 


CHAPTER  II. 

Embracing   the  things  which   happened   to    CJirist   at  the 
Sanhedrim,  in  the  house  of  Caiaphas,  the  High-priest. 

liesson  I.     Christ  is  hovnd, — is  first  led  to  Annas,  and  afterwards 

to  Cdiaphas,  the  High  Priest.     There  He  is  examined  concerning 

His  disciples  and  His  doctrine,  and  is  struck  in  the  face. 


Then  the  band  and  the  captain  and  the  officers  of  the  Jews  took 
Jesus,  and  bound  Him,  and  led  Him  away  to  Aimas  first :  for  he 
was  father  in  law  to  Caiaphas,  which  was  the  high  priest  that  same 
year.  Now  Caiaphas  was  he  which  gaA^e  counsel  to  the  Jews, 
that  it  was  expedient  that  one  man  should  die  for  the  people. 
And  they  that  had  laid  hold  on  Jesus  led  Him  away  to  Caiaphas 
the  high  priest,  Avhere  the  tribes  and  the  elders  were  assembled. 
And  Simon  Peter  followed  Jesus,  and  so  did  another  disciple, 
unto  the  high  priest's  palace.  And  that  disciple  was  known  unto 
the  high  priest,  and  went  in  with  Jesus  into  tlie  palace  of  the 
high  priest.  But  Peter  stood  at  the  door  without.  Then  went 
out  that  other  disciple,  which  was  known  unto  the  high  priest, 
and  spake  unto  her  that  kept  the  door,  and  brought  in  Peter. 
And  the  servants  and  officers  stood  there,  who  had  made  a  fire  of 
coals;  for  it  was  cold:  and  they  warmed  themselves:  and  Peter 
stood  with  them,  and  warmed  himself,  to  see  the  end.  The  high 
priest  then  asked  Jesus  of  His  disciples,  and  of  His  doctrine. 
Jesus  answered  him,  I  spake  openly  to  the  world:  I  ever  taught 
in  the  synagogue,  and  in  the  temple,  whither  the  Jews  always 
resort;  and  in  secret  have  I  said  nothing.  Why  askest  thou  me? 
ask  them  which  heard  me,  Avhat  I  have'said  unto  them  ;  behold, 
thej'  know  what  I  said.  And  when  He  had  thus  spoken,  one  of 
the' ofhcers  which  stood  by  struck  Jesus  with  the  palm  of  his 


528  THE   PASSION-HISTORY. 

hand,  saying,  Answerest  Thou  the  high  priest  so?  Jesus  an- 
swered him.  If  I  liave  spoken  evil,  bear  witness  of  the  evil :  but 
if  well,  why  smitest  thou  me?  Now  Annas  had  sent  Him  bound 
unto  Caiaplias  the  high  priest. 

l<esson  II.     Concerning  the  fall  and  conversion  of  Peter. 

But  Simon  Peter  stood  and  warmed  himself.  And  a  maid  of 
the  high  priest  saw  Peter  warming  himself,  and  looking  upon 
him  said:  And  thou  also  Avast  with  Jesus  of  Galilee  ;  art  not  thou 
also  one  of  this  man's  disciples?  But  he  denied  before  them  all' 
saying:  Woman,  I  am  not,  I  know  Him  not;  neither  understand 
I  what  thou  sayest.  And  soon  after  the  tirst  denial,  when  he 
went  out  into  the  porch,  the  cock  crew.  And  another  maid  saw 
him,  and  said  unto  them  that  were  there.  This  fellow  Avas  also 
with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  Tliey  said  therefore  unto  him,  Art  not 
thou  also  one  of  His  disciples'?  And  after  a  little  while  another 
saw  him,  and  said.  Thou  art  also  of  them.  And  again  he  denied 
with  an  oath  and  said,  Man,  I  am  not,  I  do  not  know  the  man. 
And  about  the  space  of  one  hour  after  another  confidently 
affirmed  with  them  that  stood  by,  saying:  Thou  art  a  Galilean, 
for  thy  speech  agreeth  thereto!  One  of  the  servants  of  the  high 
priest,  being  his  kinsman  whose  ear  Peter  cut  off,  saith,  Did  not  I 
see  thee  in  the  garden  with  Him?  But  he  began  to  curse  and  to 
swear,  saying,  I  know  not  this  man  of  whom  ye  speak.  And 
immediately^  while  he  yet  spake,  the  cock  crew.  And  the  Lord 
turned,  and  looked  upon  Peter.  And  Peter  remembered  the 
Avord  of  the  Lord,  how  He  had  said  unto  him.  Before  the  cock 
crow,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  And  Peter  went  out,  and  wept 
bitterly. 

Iies<$on  III.     Christ  is  accused  by  false  ivifyiesses,  and  is  con- 
demned to  death  by  the  High  Priest  as  a  blasphemer. 

And  the  chief  priests  and  the  elders  and  all  the  council  sought 
for  witness  against  Jesus  to  put  Him  to  death  ;  and  found  none. 
For  many  bare  false  witness  against  Him,  but  their  Avitness 
agreed  not  together.  And  there  arose  at  last  tAvo.  and  bare  false 
Avitness  against  Plim,  saying.  We  heard  Him  say,  I  Avill  destroy 
this  temple  that  is  made  Avith  hands,  and  a\  ithin  three  days  I  Avill 
build  another  made  without  hands.  But  neither  so  did  their 
witness  agree  together.  And  the  high  priest  stood  up  in  the 
midst,  and  asked  Jesus,  saying,  AnsAverest  Thou  nothing?  Avhat 
is  it  Avhich  these  Avitness  against  Thee?  But  He  held  His  peace, 
and  ansAvered  nothing.  Again  the  hieh  priest  asked  Him,  and 
said  unto  Him,  Art  Thou  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  Blessed?  I 
adjure  Thee  by  the  living  God,  that  Thou  tell  us  Avhether  Thou 
be  the  Christ,  t!ie  Son  of  "God.  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Thou  hast 
said,  I  am.  NcA'crtheless  I  say  unto  you.  Hereafter  shall  ye  see 
the  Son  of  man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  poAver,  and  coming  in 
the  clouds  of  heaven.  Then  the  high  priest  rent  his  clothes, 
.saying.  He  hath  spoken  blasphemy:  Avhat  further  need  haA'e  Ave 
ofVitnesses?  behold,  noAV  ye  have  heard  His  blasphemy.  What 
tiiink  ye?  They  answered  and  said.  He  is  guilty  of  death.  And 
the  men  that  lu'ld  Jesus,  mocked  Him,  and  some  began  to  spit  on 
Him,  and  to  cover  His  face,  and  to  buffet  Him,  and  some,  mostly 


THE    PASSION-HISTORY.  529 

servants,  when  they  had  blindfolded  Him,  struck  Him  on  the 
face,  saying:  Prophesy,  wlio  is  it  that  smote  Thee?  And  many 
other  things  blasphemously  spake  they  against  Him.  When  the 
morning  was  come,  all  the  high  priests,  scribes,  and  the  elders  of 
the  people,  together  with  all  the  council,  took  counsel  against 
Jesus  to  put  Him  to  death  ;  and  led  Him  into  their  council,  say- 
ing, Art  Thou  the  Christ?  tell  us.  And  He  said  unto  them,  If"  I 
teil  you,  ye  will  not  believe:  and  if  I  also  ask  you,  ye  will  not 
answer  me,  nor  let  me  go.  Hereafter  shall  the  Son  of  man  sit  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  power  of  God.  Then  said  they  all,  Art 
Thou  then  the  Son  of  God  ?  And  He  said  unto  them,  Ye  say  that 
I  am.  And  they  said.  What  need  we  any  further  witness?  for  we 
ourselves  have  heard  of  His  own  mouth. 


CHAPTER  III. 

The  third  chapter  embraces  the  histori/  of  those  things  icliich 
happened  to  Christ  in  the  Judgment  Hall,  before  Pi- 
late the  Governor. 


liesson  I.     Ctirist  is  delivered  unto  Pilate,  the  GoveTnoi\  when 
Judas,  the  betrayer,  sees  tJiis  he  Jails  into  despair. 


And  the  whole  multitude  of  them  arose,  and  when  they  had 
bound  Christ,  thej"  led  Him  from  Caiaphas  unto  the  hall  of  judg- 
ment and  delivered  Him  to  Pontius  Pilate,  the  governor;  and  it 
was  early.  Then  Judas,  which  had  betrayed  Him,  when  he  saw 
that  He"was  condemned,  repented  himself,  and  brought  again 
the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  elders,  saying, 
I  have  sinned,  in  that  1  have  betrayed  innocent  blood.  And'they 
said,  What  is  that  to  us?  see  thou  to  that.  And  he  cast  down  the 
pieces  of  silver  in  the  tem|ile,  and  departed,  and  went  and 
hanged  himself,  and  burst  asunder  in  the  midst,  and  all  his 
bowels  gushed  out.  And  the  chief  priests  took  the  silver  pieces, 
and  said.  It  is  not  lawful  for  to  put  them  into  the  treasury,  be- 
cause it  is  the  price  of  blood.  And  they  took  counsel,  and  bought 
with  them  the  potter's  field,  to  bury  strangers  in.  And  it  was 
known  to  all  the  dwellers  at  Jerusalem  ;  inasmuch  as  that  field  is 
called,  in  their  proper  tongue,  Aceldama,  that  is  to  say.  The  field 
of  blood,  unto  this  day.  Thus  was  fulfilled  that  which  was 
spoken  by  Jeremy,  the  prophet,  saying.  And  they  took  the  thirty 
pieces  of  silver,  the  price  of  Him  that  was  valued,  whom  they  of 
the  children  of  Israel  did  value,  and  gave  them  for  the  potter's 
field,  as  the  Lord  appointed  me. 

licsson  II.      Christ  is  accused  before  Pilate  and  offers  a  glorious 
testimony  concerning  His  kingdom. 

But  the  Jews  went  not  into  the  judgment  hall,  lest  they  should 
be  defiled;  but  that  they  might  eat  the  passover.    Pilate  then 

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530  THE   PASSION-HISTORY. 

went  out  unto  them,  and  said,  What  accusation  bring  yc  against 
this  man?  Thoy  answered,  and  said  unto  him,  If  HeNverenot  a 
malefactor,  we  would  not  have  delivered  Him  up  unto  thee. 
Then  said  Pilate  unto  them,  Take  ye  Him,  and  judge  Him  accord- 
ing to  your  law.  The  Jews  therefore  said  unto  him,  It  is  not 
lawful  for  us  to  put  any  man  to  death  :  that  the  saying  of  Jesus 
might  he  fulfilled,  which  He  spake,  signifying  what  death  He 
should  die.  Then  the  chief  pri-sts  and  elders  began  to  accuse 
Him,  saying.  We  found  this  fellow  pen  erting  the  nation,  and  for- 
bidding to  give  tribute  to  Cesar,  saying  that  He  Himself  is  Christ 
a  king.  Then  Pilate  entered  into  the  judgment  hall  again,  and 
said  unto  Him,  Art  Thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  Jesus  answered 
him,  Sayest  thou  this  thing  of  thyself,  or  did  others  tell  it  thee  of 
me?  Pilate  answered,  Am  I  a  Jew?  Tliine  own  nation  and  the 
chief  priests  have  delivered  Thee  unto  me ;  wiiat  hast  Thou 
done  ?  Jesus  answered.  My  kingdom  is  not  of  this  world  :  if  my 
kingdom  were  of  this  world,  then  would  my  servants  tieht,  that 
I  should  not  be  delivered  to  the  Jews :  but  now  is  my  kingdom 
not  from  hence.  Pilate  therefore  said  unto  Him,  Art  Thou  a  king 
then?  Jesus  answered.  Thou  sayest  that  I  am  a  king.  To  this 
end  was  I  born,  and  for  this  cause  came  I  into  the  world,  that  I 
should  bear  witness  unto  the  truth.  Every  one  that  is  of  the 
truth  heareth  my  voice.    Pilate  said  unto  Him,  What  is  truth  ? 

Lesson  III.    Christ  is  declared  (juilflfss  ly  Pilate,  and  is 
sent  to  Herod. 

And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  went  out  again  unto  the  Jews, 
and  saith  unto  them,  I  find  in  Him  no  fault  at  all.  And  the  chief 
priests  accused  Him  of  many  things:  but  He  answered  nothing. 
And  Pilate  asked  Him  again,  saying,  Auswerest  Thou  nothing? 
behold  liow  many  things  they  witness  against  Thee  ?  And  He 
answered  him  never  a  word;  "insomuch  that  the  governor  mar- 
velled greatly.  And  they  were  the  more  fierce,  saying.  He 
stirreth  up  the  people,  teaching  throughout  all  Jewry,  beginning 
from  Galilee  to  tliis  place.  When  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee,  he 
asked  whether  the  man  were  a  Galilean.  And  as  soon  as  he 
knew  that  He  belonged  unto  Herod's  jurisdiction,  he  sent  Him 
to  Herod,  who  liimself  also  was  at  Jerusalem  at  that  time.  And 
when  Herod  sa'v  Jesus,  he  was  exceeding  glad  :  for  he  was  desir- 
ous to  see  Him  of  a  long  season,  becaiise  he  had  heard  many 
thin2;s  of  Him  ;  and  he  hoped  to  have  seen  some  miracle  done  by 
HimT  Then  he  questioned  with  Him  in  many  words;  but  He 
answered  him  nothing.  And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  stood 
and  vehemently  accused  Him.  And  Herod  with  his  men  of  war 
S't  Him  at  nou^rlit  and  mocked  Him,  and  arrayed  Him  in  a 
rnr^'  ons  robe,  and  sent  Him  again  to  Pilate.  And  the  sa-me  day 
PHit'  and  Herod  were  made  friends  together;  for  before  they 
v>  Lre  at  enmity  between  themselves. 

Liesson  IV.    Pilate  proposes  to  scourge  Christ,  but  is  warned  by 

his  ici/c  not  to  shed  innocent  blood.    Barabbas  is 

preferred  to  Christ. 

And  Pilate,  w^hen  he  had  called  together  the  chief  priests  and 
the  rulers  and  the  people,  said  unto  theni,  Ye  have  brought  this 


THE   PASSION-HISTORY.  631 

man  unto  me,  as  one  that  perverteth  the  people;  and,  behold,  T, 
huvini^  examined  Him  before  you,  have  found  no  fault  in  this 
man  touching  those  things  whereof  ye  accuse  Him  :  no,  nor  yet 
Herod  :  for  I  sent  you  to  him:  and,  lo,  nothing  worthy  of  death 
is  done  unto  Him.  I  Avill  therefore  chastise  Him,  and  release 
Him.  Now  at  t)iat  feast  the  governor  was  want  to  release  unto 
them  one  prisoner  whomsoever  they  desired,  and  they  had  then  a 
notal)le  vjrisoner,  called  Barabbas, 'which  lay  bound  with  them 
tliat  had  made  insurrection  with  liim,  who  had  committed 
murder  in  the  insurrecticm.  And  the  multitude  crying  aloud 
began  to  desire  him  to  do  as  he  had  ever  done  unto  them. 
Tlierefore  when  tliey  were  gathered  together,  Pilate  said  unto 
tliem,  But  ye  have  a" custom,  that  I  should  release  unto  you  one 
at  the  passover:  whom  will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you?  Barab- 
bas, or  Jesus,  the  King  of  the  Jews,  which  is  called  Christ.  For  lie 
knew  that  for  envy  they  had  delivered  Him.  When  he  was  vSet 
down  on  the  judgment  fivat,  his  wife  sent  unto  him,  saying, 
Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with  that  just  man:  for  I  have  suffered 
many  things  this  day  in  a  dream  because  of  Him.  But  the  chief 
priests  and  elders  persuaded  the  multitude  that  they  should  ask 
Barabbas,  and  destroy  Jesus.  The  governor  answered  and  said 
unto  them,  Whether  of  the  twain  Avill  ye  that  1  release  unto  you  ? 
And  they  cried  out  all  at  once,  saying.  Away  with  this  man,  and 
release  unto  us  Barabbas:  Pilate  therefore,  willing  to  release 
Jesus,  spake  again  to  them.  What  shall  I  do  then  v.ith  Jesus 
which  is  called  Christ?  But  they  cried,  saying.  Crucify  Him, 
crucify  Him.  And  he  said  unto  them  the  third  time,  Why,  what 
evil  hath  He  done?  I  have  found  no  cause  of  death  in  Him:  I 
Avill  therefore  cliastise  Him,  and  let  Him  go.  But  they  cried  out 
the  more,  saying.  Let  Him  be  crucified.  And  they  were  instant 
with  loud  voices,  requiring  that  He  might  be  crucified:  and  the 
voices  of  them  and  of  the  chief  priests  prevailed. 

I^esson  V.    Christ  is  scourged  hy  Pilate;  the  soldiers  clothe  Ilim 

with  a  scarlet  robe,  put  a  crown  of  thorns  upon  His 

head,  and  mock  Him. 

Then  Pilate  took  Jesus,  and  scourged  Him.  Then  the  soldiers 
of  the  governor  took  Jesus  into  the'common  hall,  and  gathered 
unto  Him  the  whole  band  of  soldiers.  And  they  stripped  Him 
and  put  on  Him  a  scarlet  robe.  And  when  they  had  platted  a 
crown  of  thorns,  they  ])ut  it  upon  His  head,  and  a  reed  in  His 
right  hand;  and  they  bowed  tlie  knee  before  Him,  and  mocked 
Him,  saying.  Hail,  King  of  the  Jews!  They  smote  Him  with 
their  hands',  and  they  spit  upon  Him,  and  took  the  reedaud  smote 
Him  on  the  liead,  aiid  bowing  their  kness,  worshipped  Him. 

LiessosB  VI.     The  Chief  Priests  and  Elders  with  a  loud  voice  re- 
quire Pilate  to  condemn  Jesus  to  die  on  the  cross. 

Pilate  therefore  went  forth  again,  and  saith  unto  them,  Behold, 
I  bring  Him  forth  to  you,  that  ye  may  know  that  I  find  no  fault 
in  Him.  Then  came  Jesus  foftli,  wearing  the  crown  of  tl^.orns 
and  the  purple  robe.  And  Pilate  saith  linto  them,  Behold  the 
man !   When  the  chief  priests  therefore,  and  officers  saw  Him,  they 


06Z  THE   PASSION-HISTORY. 

cried  out,  sayins:,  Crucify  Him,  crucify  Him.  Pilate  saith  unto 
them,  Take  ye  Him,  and  crucify  Him  :  'for  I  find  no  fault  in  Him. 
The  Jews  answered  him.  We  liaVe  a  law.  and  by  our  law  He  ought 
to  die,  because  He  made  Himself  the  Son  of  God.  When  Pilate 
therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  was  the  more  afraid ;  and  went 
again  into  the  judgment  hall,  and  saith  unto  Jesus,  Whence  art 
Thou?  But  Jesus  gave  him  no  answer.  Then  saith  Pilate  unto 
Him,  Speakest  Thou  not  unto  me  ?  knowest  Thou  not  that  I  have 
power  to  crucify  Thee  ?  and  have  power  to  release  Thee?  Jesus 
answered.  Thou  couldest  have  no  power  at  all  against  me,  except 
it  were  given  thee  from  above :  therefore  lie  that  delivered  me 
unto  thee  hath  the  greater  sin.  And  from  thenceforth  Pilate 
sought  to  release  Him :  but  the  Jews  cried  out,  saying.  If  thou 
let  this  man  go,  thou  art  not  Cesar's  friend :  whosoever  maketh 
himself  king  speaketh  against  Cesar. 

liesson  VII.    Pilate  confesses  Jesus  to  be  King  of  the  Jews;  and 

after  icashing  his  hands,  tlius  to  attest  ]iis  innocence, 

condemns  Jesus  to  die  upon  the  cross. 

When  Pilate  therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  brought  Jesus 
forth,  and  sat  down  in  the  judgment  seat  in  a  place  that  is  called 
the  Pavement,  but  in  the  Hebrew,  Gabbatha.  And  it  was  the 
preparation  of  the  passover,  and  about  the  sixth  hour:  and  he 
saith  unto  the  Jews,  Behold  your  King  !  But  they  cried  out,  AAvay 
with  Him,  away  with  Him,  crucify  Him.  Pilate  saith  unto  them, 
Shall  I  crucify  your  King?  The  chief  priests  answered.  We  have 
no  king  but  Cesar.  When  Pilate  saw  that  he  could  prevail  noth- 
ing, but  that  rather  a  tumult  was  made,  he  took  water,  and 
washed  his  hands  before  the  multitude,  saying,  I  am  innocent  of 
the  blood  of  this  just  person  :  see  ye  to  it.  Then  answered  all  the 
people,  and  said.  His  blood  be  on  us,  and  on  our  children.  And 
he  released  unto  them  Barabbas,  that  for  sedition  and  murderwas 
cast  into  prison,  whom  they  had  desired  ;  but  he  delivered  Jesus, 
scourged  and  mocked,  to  their  will  that  they  might  crucify  Him. 


CHAPTER  IV. 

Thh  chapter  contains  an  account  of  the  crucifixion 
of  Christ. 


liCsson  I.     Christ  is  Jed  from  Jerusalem  to  the  place  of  cruci- 
fixion and  preaelies  to  tlte  lamenting  urrmen  of 
future  calamity. 


Then  the  soldiers  of  the  governor  took  Jesus  and  took  the  robe 
off  from  Him,  and  put  His  own  raiment  on  Him,  and  k-d  Him 
aw^ay  to  crucify  Him.  And  as  they  came  out,  they  found  a  man 
of  Cyrene,  Simon  byname,  Avho  passed  by,  coming  out  of  the 
country,  the  father  of  Alexander  and  Rufus :  him  they  compelled" 


THE   PASSIOX-HISTORY.  533 

to  bear  His  cross,  and  on  him  they  laid  the  cross,  that  he  might 
bear  it  after  Jesus.  And  there  fullovved  llim  a  great  company  of 
people,  and  of  women,  which  also  bewailed  and  lamented  llim. 
But  Jesus  turning  unto  them  said.  Daughters  of  Jerusalem,  weep 
not  for  me,  but  weep  for  yourselves,  and  for  your  children.  For, 
behold,  the  days  are  coming,  in  which  they  shall  say.  Blessed  are 
the  barren,  and  the  wombs  that  never  bare,  and  the  paps  which 
never  gave  suck.  Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the  mountains, 
Fall  on  us;  and  to  the  hills,  C'over  us.  For  if  they  do  these 
things  in  a  green  tree,  what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry? 

liesson  II.     Christ,  having  tasted  of  the  wine  mingled  with  gall 
and  myrrh,  is  crucified,  and  prays  for  His  crucificrs. 

And  there  were  also  tAvo  others,  malefactors,  led  with  Him  to 
be  put  to  death.  And  they  bring  Him  unto  the  place  Golgotha, 
which  is,  being  interpreted.  The  place  of  a  skull.  And  they  gave 
Him  to  drink  wine  mingled  with  myrrh,  or  vinegar  mingled  with 
gall:  and  when  He  had  tasted  thereof.  He  would  not  drink. 
And  tiiey  crucified  Him  in  the  place  which  is  called  Golgatha, 
and  two  malefactors  with  Him,  one  on  the  right  hand  and  the 
other  on  the  left,  and  Jesus  in  the  midst.  And  the  Scripture  was 
fulfilled  which  saith.  And  He  was  numbered  with  the  trans- 
gressors. And  it  was  the  third  hour,  when  they  crucified  Him. 
Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them ;  for  they  know  not  what 
they  do. 

licsson  III.    Pilate  honors  the  cross  of  Christ  with  a  glorious 
superscription;  the  soldiers  divide  Christ's  garments. 

And  Pilate  wrote  a  title  and  the  superscription  of  his  accusa- 
tion and  ]iut  it  on  the  cross.  And  the  writing  was,  Jesus  of  Naza- 
reth the  King  of  the  Jews.  This  title  then  read  many  of  the  Jews; 
for  the  place  where  Jesus  was  crucified  was  nigli  to  the  city:  and 
it  was  written  in  Hebrew,  and  Greek,  and  Latin.  Then  said  the 
chief  priests  of  the  Jews  to  Pilate,  "Write  not,  The  King  of  the 
Jew  s ;  but  that  He  said,  I  am  King  of  the  Jews.  Pilate  answ^ered, 
"What  I  have  written  I  have  written.  Then  the  soldiers,  when 
they  had  crucified  Jesus,  took  His  garments,  and  made  four  parts, 
to  every  soldier  a  part:  and  also  His  coat:  now  the  coat  was 
without  seam,  woven  from  the  top  throughout.  They  said  there- 
fore among  themselves,  Let  us  not  rend  it,  but  cast  lots  for  it, 
whose  it  shall  be:  that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  which 
saith.  They  parted  my  raiment  among  them,  and  for  my  vesture 
they  did  cast  lots.  And  sitting  down  they  watched  Him  there. 
These  things  therefore  the  soldiers  did,  and  the  people  stood 
beholding. 

liesson  IV.     Christ  commends  His  mother  to  the  protection  of 
John,  and  is  rented  on  the  cross. 

'  Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus  His  mother,  and  His 
mother's  sister  Mary,  the  wife  of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magdalene. 
When  Jesus  therefore  saw  His  mother,  and  the  disciple  standing 
by,  whom  He  loved,  He  saith  unto  His  mother,  Woman,  behold 


534  THE   PASSION-HISTORY. 

thy  son!  Then  saith  He  to  the  disciple,  Behold  thy  mother! 
And  from  that  hour  that  disciple  took  her  unto  his  own  house. 
And  they  that  passed  by  reviled  Him,  wagsing  their  heads,  and 
saying,  Thou  that  destroyest  the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in  three 
days,  save  Thyself.  If  Thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  come  down  from 
the  cross.  Likewise  also  tlie  chief  priests  mocked  Him,  with  the 
scribes  and  elders,  saying,  He  saved  others:  Himself  He  cannot 
save.  If  He  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let  llim  now  come  down  from 
the  cross,  and  we  w-ill  believe  Him.  He  trusted  in  God,  let  Him 
deliver  Him  now,  if  Pie  will  have  Him :  for  He  said,  I  am  the 
Son  of  God.  Tiie  thieves  also,  which  Avere  crucified  with  Him, 
cast  the  same  in  his  teeth.  And  the  soldiers  also  mocked  Him, 
and  ottered  Him  vinegar,  saying,  If  Thou  be  the  King  of  the 
Jews,  save  Thyself. 

liCSson  v.    Heaven  is  opened  to  the  converted  malefactor;  the 
sun  is  darkened;    Christ  complains  that  He  is  for- 
saken of  God. 

And  one  of  the  malefactcfrs  which  were  hanged  railed  on  Him, 
saying.  If  Thou  be  Christ,  save  Thyself  and  us.  But  the  other 
answering  rebuked  Him,  saying.  Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing 
thou  art  in  the  same  condeinnation  ?  And  we  indeed  justly ;  for 
we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our  deeds :  but  this  man  hatli  done 
nothing  amiss.  And  he  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  remember  me 
when  Thou  comest  into  Thy  kingdom.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee.  To-day  shalt  thou  be  with  me  in 
paradise.  And  it  was  about  tlie  sixth  hour,  and  there  was  a 
darkness  overall  the  earth  until  the  ninth  hour.  And  the  sun 
was  darkened.  And  about  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  saying,  Eli,  Eli,  lama  sabachthani?  that  is  to  say.  My 
God,  my  God,"  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  me?  Some  of  theni  that 
stood  there,  when  they  heard  that,  said,  This  man  calleth  for 
Elias. 

licsson  "VI.     Christ  complains  of  thirst:  testifies  that  all  is  accoM' 

plishcd;  commends  His  soul  into  the  hands  of  His  heavenly 

Father,  and  gently  falls  asleep. 

After  this,  Jesus  knowing  that  all  things  Avere  now  accom- 
plished, that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  saith,  I  thirst.  Now 
there  was  set  a  A'essel  full  of  vinegar,  and  one  ran  and  filled  a 
sponge  full  of  vinegar,  and  put  it  upon  hyssop;  and  put  it  on  a 
reed,  and  put  it  to  His  mouth,  and  gave"  Him  to  drink,  saying, 
Let  alone  ;  let  us  see  whether  Elias  will  come  to  take  Him  d"own. 
When  Jesus  therefore  had  received  the  vinegar,  He  said.  It  is  fin- 
ished !  And  He  cried  again  with  a  loud  voice,  and  said :  Father, 
into  Tliy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit:  and  having  said  thus,  He 
gave  up  the  ghost. 

I^esson  Til.     The  miracles  which  took  place  after  Clirist's  death. 

And,  behold,  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  twain  from  the 
top  to  the  bottom ;  and  the  earth  did  quake,  and  the  rocks  rent ; 
and  the  graves  were  opened :  and  many  bodies  of  the  saints  which 


THE   PASSION-HISTORY.  OoO 

slept  arose,  and  came  out  of  the  graves  after  His  resurrection,  and 
■went  into  the  lioly  cily,  and  appeared  unto  many.  And  when  the 
centurion,  whicli  j^tood  over  against  Him,  and  tiiey  that  were  with 
him,  watching  Jesus,  saw  that  He  so  cried  out,  and  gave  up  tiie 
gliost,  and  saw  the  earthquake,  and  those  things  that  were  done, 
tney  feared  greatly,  and  glorified  God,  saying,  Certainly,  this  was 
a  righteous  man,  and  the  Son  of  God.  And  all  tiie  people  that 
came  together  to  that  siglit,  beholding  tiie  things  which  were 
done,  smote  their  breasts,  and  returned.  And  all  His  acquaint- 
ance, and  many  women  which  followed  Jesus  fi'om  Galilee, 
among  whom  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  Mary  the  mother  of 
James  tiie  less  and  of  Joses,  and  Salome,  and  the  motlier  of 
Zebedee's  children,  who  also,  when  He  was  in  Galilee,  followed 
Him,  and  ministered  unto  Him;  and  many  other  women  which 
came  up  with  Him  unto  Jerusalem,  stood  afar  off,  beholding 
these  things.  Tlie  Jews  therefore,  because  it  was  the  prepara- 
tion, that  tlie  bodies  should  not  remain  upon  the  cross  on  the 
sabbath  day,  (for  that  sabbath  day  was  a  high  day,)  besought 
Pilate  that  their  legs  might  be  broken,  and  tliat  they  might  be 
taken  away.  Then  came  the  soldiers,  and  brake  tlie  legs  of  the 
first,  and  of  the  other  which  was  crucihed  with  Him  But  when 
tiiey  came  to  Jesus,  and  saw  that  He  was  dead  already,  they 
brake  not  His  legs:  but  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced 
His  side,  and  fortliwith  came  there  out  blood  and  water.  And  he 
that  saw  it  bare  record,  and  his  record  is  true,  and  he  knoweth 
that  he  saith  true,  tliat  ye  might  believe.  For  these  things  were 
done,  that  the  Scripture' should  be  fultilled,  A  bone  of  Him  shall 
not  be  broken.  And  again  another  Scripture  saith,  They  shall 
look  ou  Him  whom  they  pierced. 


CHAPTER  V. 

This  chapter  contains  a  record  of  Christ's  burial. 

licsson  I. 

And  now  when  the  CA'en  was  come,  because  it  was  the  prepara- 
tion, that  is,  the  day  before  tiie  sabbatJi,  Joseph  of  Arimathea,  a 
city  of  the  Jews,  and  a  rich  man,  a  counselor;  who  was  a  good 
man,  and  a  just;  the  same  had  not  consented  to  tlie  counsel  and 
deeds  of  them ;  which  also  waited  for  tlie  kingdom  of  God,  being 
a  disciple  of  Jesus,  but  secretly  for  fear  of  the  Jews;  tiie  same 
went  in  boldly  unto  Pilate,  and  craved  the  body  of  Jesus.  And 
Pilate  marvelled  if  He  were  already  dead:  and  calling  unto  him 
the  centurion,  he  asked  him  whether  He  had  been  any  while 
dead.  And  when  he  knew  it  of  tlie  centurion,  he  gave  tlie  body 
to  Joseph.  And  he  bought  fine  linen,  and  there  came  also  Nico- 
demus,  (which  at  the  first  came  to  Jesus  by  night,)  and  brought 
a  mixture  of  myrrh  and  aloes,  about  a  hundred  pound  weight. 
Then  took  they  the  body  of  Jesus,  and  wound  it  in  linen  clothes 
with  the  spices,  as  the  manner  of  the  Jews  is  to  bury.  Now  in 
the  place  where  He  was  crucified  there  was  a  garden ;  and  in  the 


536  THE   PASSION-HISTORY. 

garden  a  new  sepulchre,  that  was  hewn  in  stone,  wherein  never 
man  before  was  laid.  Therein  they  laid  Jesus;  for  that  day  WcVS 
the  preparation  and  the  sabbath  drew  on.  And  they  rolled  a  great 
stone  to  the  door  of  the  sepulchre,  and  departed.  And  there 
was  Mary  INIagdalene,  and  the  other  Mary,  sitting  over  against 
the  sepulchre.  And  the  women  also,  which  came  with  Him  from 
Galilee,  followed  after,  and  beheld  the  sedulchre,  and  how  His 
body  was  laid.  And  they  returned,  and  prepared  spices  and 
ointments;  and  rested  the  sabbath  day  according  to  the  com- 
mandment. 

liesson  II. 

Now  the  next  day,  that  followed  the  day  of  the  preparation, 
the  chief  priests  and  Pharisees  came  together  unto  Pilate,  saying, 
Sir,  we  remember  that  that  deceiver  said,  while  He  was  yet  alive, 
After  three  days  I  will  rise  again.  Command  therefore  that  the 
sepulchre  be  made  sure  until  the  third  day,  lest  His  disciples 
come  by  night,  and  steal  Him  away,  and  say  unto  the  people,  Pie 
is  risen  from  the  dead  :  so  the  last  error  shall  be  worse  than  the 
first.  Pilate  said  unto  them,  Ye  have  a  watch :  go  your  way, 
make  it  as  sure  as  ye  can.  So  they  went  and  made  the  sepulchre 
sure,  sealing  the  stone,  and  settinj;  a  watch. 


PRAYERS. 


Morning  and  Evening  Prayers  for  each  Day 
of  the  Week. 


MORNING  PRAYER  FOR  SUNDAY. 

Eternal  and  Almighty  God  and  Father!  I  heartily  thank  and 
praise  Thee,  that  through  the  past  night  and  all  my  days  liither- 
to,  Thou  didst  by  Thy  holy  angels  graciously  protect  me  against 
all  danger  and  harm  both  of  body  and  soul,  and  beseech  Thee 
with  all  my  heart,  forgive  me  all  my  sins  with  which  I  have 
provoked  Thee  to  anger;  and  enkindle  my  heart  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  I  may  daily  grow  and  increase  in  the  knowledge  of 
Thee.  Grant  me  grace  also  that  during  this  dav  I  may  shun  all 
sin  and  disgrace,  and  walk  according  to  Thy  divine  will ;  that  I 
may  so  live,  that,  protected  from  everv  evil,  I  may  continually 
bear  Thee  in  my  heart  and  mind.  And  finallv,  when  my  last 
hour  shall  come  and  I  shall  be  called  to  leave  this  world,  gTant 
that  I  may  fall  asleep  with  a  true  knowledge  of  Thy  dear  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  to  inherit  the  blessed  life  eternal.    Amen ! 

e\t]:ning  prayer  for  Sunday. 

Lord  God  Almighty,  Heavenly  Father!  With  all  mv  heart  I 
give  thanks  to  Thee  for  all  Thv  mercy  and  the  benefits  wliich 
Thy  fatherly  goodness  bestowed  upon  me  this  dav,  and  that  Thou 
didst  preserve  me  in  health  and  strength  against  all  evil,  and  I 
pray  Thee  now,  as  Thy  dear  child,  presence  "me  in  the  true  faith 
of  Thy  saving  Word  unto  my  last  breath.  Enlighten  mv  heart  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  that  I  may  know  what  is  good  and  bad 
All  the  sins  which  I  committed  this  dav  knowinglv  or  unknow- 
ingly, as  well  as  my  secret  faults,  do  Thou  graciouslv  pardon,  and 
grant  me  this  night  a  peaceful  slumber,  that  I  may  arise  in 
health  and  strength  to  Thy  praise.  Dear  Father,  grant  also  that 
by  Thy  grace  I  may  lead  a  new  life  according  to  Thy  will,  to  my 
soul's  salvation,  through  Christ  Jesus  our  only  Savior.    Amen ! 

MORNING  prayer  FOR  MONDAY. 

O  Thou  kind  and  faithful  God,  Heavenlv  Father !  With  all  my 
heart  I  praise,  honor,  and  extol  Thee  ;  that  by  Thy  fatherly  love  I 
was  permitted  to  rest  securely  during  the  past  night,  and  to  arise 
m  health  and  strength.  I  heartily  beseech  Thee  graciously  to 
protect  me  and  all  pious  Christians,  this  day  and  at  all  times 
(537) 


538  PRAYERS. 

against  all  danger  and  harm,  whether  it  affect  the  hodv  or  sonl. 
that  all  my  days  I  may  be  found  doing  Thv  divine  wiil  Into 
Thy  divine  protection  do  I  commend  my  body  and  soul  the 
intentions  of  my  heart  and  all  my  thouglits,  all' mv  desires  and 
inclinations,  all  my  actions,  yea  a'll  tliat  I  am  and'  have  m  lite 
and  death.  Thy  holy  angel  be  and  abide  witli  me.  that  no 
bodily  or  spiritual  misfortune  may  overtake  me.  Grunt  thismy 
petition  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear  Son.    Ameu  ! 

EVENING  PRAYER  FOR  MONDAY. 

Merciful  God,  and  gracious  Father!  I  give  Thee  hearty  thanks, 
that  Thou  hast  kept  me  this  day  even  to  this  present  hour  secure 
from  all  misfortune  of  body  and  soul ;  and  beseecli  Thee,  for  the 
sake  of  Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  forgive  me  all  tlie  sins  that  I 
this  day  have  committed  in  thought,  word,  and  deed,  and  remem- 
ber them  no  longer  against  me  in  eternity.  And  since  I  am  now 
about  to  retire  to  rest,  wouldest  Thou  graciously  i>rotect  me  this 
night  against  all  manner  of  evil,  whether  it  aticct  the  body  or 
soul,  that,  being  kept  from  the  power  and  arts  of  Satan  and  from 
evil  and  wicked  dreams,  1  may  rest  safely  and  securely,  and  may 
awaken  again  in  health  and  strength  to  the  praise  of  Thy  grace. 
I  commend  myself  entirely  into  Thy  divine  hands;  for  Thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  O  Lord  God"  of  truth  !    Amen ! 

MORNING  PRAYER  FOR  TUESDAY. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Thou  only  Savior  of  the  world!  To  Thee 
I  lift  my  heart ;  my  thoughts  and'desires  ascend  to  Thee.  Again  I 
thank  Thee,  that,  by  Thine  Inexhaustible  love  and  mercy,  Tliou 
has  kept  me  in  health  and  strength  during  the  past  night  against 
the  craft  and  power  of  tlie  evil  one.  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ!  Thou 
art  my  portion  and  mine  inheritance,  my  salvation  is  in  Thy 
hands.  Neitlier  is  there  any  in  heaven  or  on  earth  to  whom  I 
might  look  for  help  but  to  Thee  alone.  Therefore  I  pray  Thee, 
for  the  sake  of  Thine  unutterable  pain  and  anguish,  for  the  sake 
of  Thy  most  shameful  death,  which  Thou,  dear  Lord,  didst  suffer 
from  great  love  toward  me  poor  sinner,  be  merciful  and  gracious 
unto  me  :  preserve,  bless,  keep  and  protect  me  this  day  and  during 
all  my  life  from  all  sin  and  danger.  Lead  me  through  this  time 
of  trouble  and  anguish  until  Thou  seest  fit  to  call  me  to  the 
blessed  joys  of  eternal  life  ,  for  Thy  holy  name's  sake.    Amen . 

EVENING  PRAYER  FOR  TUESDAY. 

Eternal  and  Almighty  God,  pl'mteous  in  mercy  and  truth  who 
didst  out  of  great  m-rcy  and  fatlierly  providence  permit  me  to 
close  this  day  in  health  and  strength,  it  is  meet  tliat  I  should 
return  most  hearty  thanks  unto  Thee  for  this  Thy  goodness.  And 
since  I  mtist  deplore  tlie  fact  that  I  have  not  spent  this  day  to 
Thy  praise  and  glory  for  the  welfare  of  my  neighbor,  seeing  that 
my  sinful  nature  is  always  rather  inclined  toward  evil  than 
toward  good;  O  help  me," Thou  God  of  truth,  that  I,  who  am 
shapen  in  iniquity,  may  come  to  a  true  knowledge  of  my  sinful 
weakness,  and  be"  partaker  of  Tliy  divine  grace.    Grant  that  I 


rr.AYEKs.  539 

may  often  think  of  mine  end,  that  by  true  repentance  I  may  con- 
stantly be  prepared  for  it;  and  when  mine  hour  shall  linally 
conif^,  grant  that  I  may  with  good  clieer  and  in  the  blessed  hope 
of  eternal  life  take  leave  of  this  world  of  sorrow,  to  be  re- 
moved with  all  true  believers  into  the  heavenly  Paradise.  In 
the  meantime,  as  long  as  I  may  have  to  live  here,  wouldest  Thou 
take  me  into  Thine  almighty  keeping,  and  graciously  protect  me 
against  all  harm  and  danger  both  of  body  and  soul,  for  the  sake 
of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son.     Amen! 

MORNING  PRAYErw  FOR  WEDNESDAY. 

Almighty  God,  Merciful  Father  in  heaven!  I  give  Thee  most 
hearty  thanks,  that  Thou  hast  again,  by  means  of  Thy  ministering 
spirits,  the  holy  angels,  so  protected  me  during  the'night  that  is 
past,  that  I  have  lived  to  see  tliis  day  in  health  and  strength. 
And  again  I  pray  Thee,  dear  Father  in  heaven,  according  to 
whose  will  I  would  direct  the  beginning  and  ending  of  all  my 
labor,  that  Thou  wouldst  in  future  also  be  merciful  unto  me.  Do 
Thou  guide  and  direct,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  all  my  undertakings, 
the  meditations  of  my  heart,  my  thoughts,  and  all  my  inclinations 
and  desires ;  that  I  may  know  good  and  evil ;  and  th'at  I  may  this 
day  so  live  in  this  wicked  and  perverse  world,  that  above  all 
things  I  may  be  free  from  sin,  have  a  true  desire  for  the  eternal 
fatherland  which  Christ  my  Savior  purchased  and  secured  for  me, 
and  that  I  may  not  trifle  it  away  by  a  wicked  and  sinful  life.  To 
this  wouldest  Thou  graciously  help  me  by  Thy  divine  love  and 
by  the  power  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  Thy 
dear  Son.    Amen ! 

EVENING  PRAYER  FOR  WEDNESDAY. 

I  thank  Thee,  great  and  merciful  God  and  Father,  that  Thou 
didst  again  preserve  me  this  day  against  all  manner  of  evil  both 
of  body  and  soul.  I  beseech  Thee  by  Tiiy  divine  goodness,  that 
Tliou  wouldst  cover  all  the  sins  which  I  this  day  have  been  guilty 
of  against  Thee  and  Thy  holy  commandments",  and  wouldst  not 
forsake  me,  Thy  creature,  whom  Thou  didst  purchase  at  the  price 
of  the  blood  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ.  Do  Thou  shield  me 
this  night  with  the  wings  of  Thy  grace  against  my  adversary,  the 
devil,  who  goeth  about  as  a  roaring  lion  seeking  to  devour  me, 
that  under  the  shadow^  of  Thy  love  and  mercy  I  may  rest  safely 
and  securely,  that  the  ev  il  one  come  not  near  'me  and  do  me  no 
harm.    Amen ! 

MORNING  PRAYER  FOR  THURSDAY. 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  adorable  Triune  God !  To 
Thee  I  resign  myself  witli  body  and  soul  now  and  forever.  I 
thank  and  praise  Thee  that  Thou  didst  not  permit  the  evil  one  to 
injure  me  during  the  past  night,  but  by  the  holy  angels  didst 
keep  me  in  health  and  strength.  Wiiat  sliall  I  render  unto  Thee 
for  all  Thy  benefits  toward  me?  How  shall  I  sufficiently  praise 
Thee?  I  will  give  Thee  a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  crimson 
with  sins,  but  full  of  sorrow  and  repentance.  This  do  Thou  grac- 
iously receive,  and  wash  my  sins  vnth  the  precious  blood  of  Thy 


540  PRAYERS. 

dear  Son  that  they  may  become  white  as  snow.  Hide  me  in  His 
holy  and  innocent  wounds,  and  thus  grant  me  graciously  the  for- 
giA'eness  of  all  my  sins.  Help  me  that'l  may  this  day  aiid  all  my 
days  be  found  in  true  Christian  preparation  where^•cr  and  Avhen- 
ever  the  summons  may  come  to  call  me  from  hence,  that  I  may  de-- 
part  this  world  to  enter  into  the  joy  of  eternity.  This  do  Thou 
grant  me,  gracious  God  and  Father,' for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ 
Thy  dear  Son.    Amen ! 

EVENING  PRAYER  FOR  THURSDAY. 

Eternal  God,  kind  and  merciful  Father!  O  how  heartily  dost 
Thou  love  me  poor  sinner  and  care  for  me  with  fatherly  kind- 
ness !  Every  day  and  hour,  from  mj'  very  youth  unto  this  present 
time.  Thou  hast  graciously  protected  nie 'against  all  manner  of 
Satan's  arts  and  the  world's  wickedness.  For  this  I  give  Thee 
most  hearty  thanks,  and  humbly  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy  paternal 
love,  do  not  now  or  in  eternity  remember  against  me  whatever  I 
have  done  this  day  against  Thy  divine  will,  bat  graciously  remit 
all  my  sin.?,  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Avho  has 
become  the  surety  for  them  all.  Be  gracious  unto  me  ai:id  to  all 
who  are  near  and  dear  to  me,  and  protect  us  against  an  evil 
and  sudden  death,  against  calamities  by  fire  and  water,  pestilence 
and  other  evils.  So  now  I  commit  myself  with  body  and  sotil 
and  all  that  I  have  into  Thy  fatherly  providence.  Let  Thy  holy 
angel  be  with  me,  that  I  may  fear  no' evil.    Amen ! 

MORNING  PRAYER  FOR  FRIDAY. 

In  Thy  name.  Thou  crucified  Savior,  I  poor  sinner  now  arise. 
Thou  didst  for  my  sake  suffer  the  most  painful  death  of  the  cross 
as  the  true  and  patient  Lamb  of  God.  With  Thy  precious  blood 
Thou  didst  redeem  me  from  all  my  enemies  :  sin,  death,  hell  and 
the  devil.  Do  Thou  govern  my  heart  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit :  enliven 
it  with  the  dew  of  Thy  grace;  keep  me'in  Thy  divine  love  during 
all  this  day;  and  hide  me  in  body  and' soul  in  Thy  holy 
wounds.  Wash  me  clean  of  all  my  sins,  and  make  me  active  in 
every  good  work ;  and  lead  me  out  of,  this  world  of  sorrow  into 
eternal  joy  and  glory,  O  Thou  faithful  Savior,  Jesus  Christ,  my 
only  comfort  and  hope.    Amen  ! 

EVENING  PRAYER  FOR  FRIDAY. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ!  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  Thou  most  holy 
sacrifice  for  all  my  sins,  and  not  for  mine  only,  but  for  the  sins  of 
the  whole  world !  Fnto  Thee  again  be  thanks,  that  Thou  hast 
by  Thy  merciful  care  so  kindly  protected  me  both  in  body  and 
soul.  I  pray  Thee  graciously  to  forgive  me  all  the  sins  which  I  this 
day  have  committed  through  the  weakness  of  my  sinful  nature 
and  the  temptations  of  the  evil  spirit,  for  they  oppress  my  con- 
science and  are  a  heavy  burden  to  me.  And  since  I  am  about  to 
lay  me  down  to  rest  in  sleep,  do  Thou  cover  me  with  the  wings 
of  Thy  grace,  that  I  may  under  their  shadow  bodily  enjoy  a 
peaceful  slumber;  but  grant  that  my  soul  may  at  all  times  be 
awake  unto  Thee,  and  look  for  Thy  glorious  coming  on  the  day  ol 
judgment.    Grant  that  I  may  heartily  long  for  its  coming,  wheu 


PRAYERS.  541 

I  shall  be  removed  hence  to  he  with  Thee  forever.    This  do  Thou 
graut,  O  faithful  God,  the  Fatlier,  Son  and  Holy  Spirit.    Amen ! 

MORNING  PRAYER  FOR  SATURDAY. 

O  Thou  faithful  Father  in  heaven!  I  have  not  the  power 
sufficiently  to  praise  Tiiee  and  give  thanks  for  all  the  benetits 
which  Thou,  as  a  kind  Father,  hast  bestowed  upon  me  during  my 
whole  life  up  to  this  present  hour:  for  I  am  flesh  and  blood 
which  is  able  to  do  only  that  which  is  evil,  but  Thou  dost  extend 
unto  me  Thy  goodness  beyond  measure  daily.  If  Thou  hadst  not 
been  my  special  shield  and  protection  during  the  past  night,  tb.o 
devil's  power  would  surely  have  done  me  great  harm;  and  I 
would  not  have  been  able  to  arise  in  health  and  strengtli  ;  but  by 
Thy  gracious  providence  I  remained  unhurt.  Now  I  beseech 
Thee  most  earnestly,  let  Thy  grace  rest  upon  me  this  day,  and 
keep  me,  who  was  bought  by  Christ's  blood  to  be  Thine  own,  by 
Thy  mercy  unto  life  eternal.  O  dear  Savior,  receive  my  spirit 
into  Thy  hands,  and  let  it  be  Thy  charge.  .  Amen ! 

EVENING  PRAYER  FOR  SATURDAY. 

Merciful  God,  and  Father  of  all  grace  !  Again  I  appear  before 
Thee  with  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  the  paternal  care,  which 
Thou  hast  exercised  over  me  during  all  my  days,  and  especially 
during  the  past  day  and  week,  even  unto  the  present  moment. 
Thou  hast  kept  me  from  misfortunes  of  body  and  soul.  I  pray 
Thee  now  that  Thou  wouldest  forgive  me  all  the  sins,  which  I 
have  committed  this  day  and  the  whole  week,  against  Thee  and 
my  fellow  men.  By  the'gr^ice  which  all  penitent  sinners  find  in 
Thy  sight,  cover  my  transgressions  and  remember  them  no  longer 
against  me.  But  graciously  help  me  also,  that  I  may,  quitting  the 
old  week,  enter  upon  a  new  Christian  life,  that  may  be  pleasing  to 
Thee  and  all  the  saints  in  heaven.  And  take  me  under  the  care 
of  Thine  almighty  arms  during  the  approaching  night,  that  I  may 
enjoy  a  calm  and  peaceful  slumber,  and  arise  again  in  health  and 
strength  to  the  praise  of  Thy  grace. 

And  when  mine  hour  of  death  shall  come, 
Take  me,  O  Christ,  to  heav'n  my  home ; 
For  Thou  art  mine  and  I  Thine  own ; 
To  be  with  Thee  is  joy  alone.    Amen  ! 

MORNING  PRAYER  FOR  A  PERSON  IN  SICKNESS. 

Merciful  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ !  I  heartily 
thank  and  praise  Thee,  that  Thou  didst  this  night  so  mercifully 
protect,  keep,  and  strengthen  me,  poor  feeble  creature.  In  Jesus' 
name  I  beseech  Thee  to  let  Thy  grace  rest  upon  me  this  day 
and  all  my  days.  Pardon  all  my  sins,  comfort  me  with  Thy 
grace,  strengtlien  me  by  Thy  power,  lead  me  by  Thy  good  Spirit, 
that  I  may  live  and  suffer  according  to  Thy  will.  I  commit  my 
diseased  body  and  suffering  soul  into  Phy  holy  hands.  May  Thy 
holy  angels  be  with  me,  that  the  evil  one  have  no  power  over  me ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  mine  only  comfort  and  Savior, 
in  the  power  of  the  Holy  Spirit.    Amen  ! 


542  PRAYERS. 

EVENING  PRAYER  FOR  A  PERSON  IN  SICKNESS. 

O  God  and  Father !  I  thank  Thee  that  Thou  didst  so  mercifully 
help  me  through  this  day:  I  beseech  Tliee  help  me  poor  feeble 
creature  throixgh  this  night,  with  Thy  power,  with  Thy  comfort, 
•with  Thy  Spirit.  My  body  and  soul  I  commit  into  Thy  hands  ; 
Thy  holy  angel  be  v.ith  me,  that  the  evil  one  find  no  power  over 
me,  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord.    Amen ! 

Prayer  For  a  Mother  in  the  Dangers  of  Childbirth. 

How  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me,  O  Lord  ?  How  long  wilt  Thou 
hide  Thy  face  from  me?  Dearest  Father,  hast  Thou  forgotten  to 
be  merciful?  Art  Tliou  become  cruel  to  me,  dost  Thou  with  Thy 
strong  hand  oppose  Thyself  against  me  ?  O  that  God  Avould  have 
mercy  on  me  !  Should  I  not  say  with  Zion  :  Tlie  Lord  hath  for- 
saken, and  my  Lord  hath  forgotten  me?  Look  down  upon  me,  O 
Lord,  and  see  if  there  be  sorrow  like  unto  my  sorrow  which  is 
done  unto  me.  I  am  so  opi>ressed  that  I  can  hardly  breathe,  for 
the  hour  is  come  to  bear  my  child  and  there  is  no  strength  to  give 
birth.  O  help  me,  graciously  help  me,  in  my  severe  extremity, 
and  stand  by  me  with  Thy  strength  in  my  wretched  condition, 
that  I  may  not  perish  in  my  weakness,  and  if  it  please  Thee 
change  my  sorrow  into  joy.  O  Jesus,  Thou  Son  of  the  living  God ! 
have  mercy  upon  me  and  help  me,  be  it  unto  life  or  death.  And 
since  I  know  that  the  woman  shall  be  saved  in  childbearing,  if 
she  continue  in  faith  and  charity,  and  holiness  Avith  sobriety,  and 
the  hour  of  my  departure  seems  to  be  near  at  hand,  Tliy  will 
be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  done  in  heaven ;  only  have  mercy  on  my 
poor  soul,  Avhich  Thou  hast  redeemed  not  with  perishable  gold  or 
silver,  but  with  Thine  own  blood.  Receive  my  spirit.  If  it  be 
imposible  that  the  child  of  my  sufferings  be  born  into  the  world, 
but  that  it  be  buried  within  me,  or,  coming  to  light,  be  lifeless, 
then  I  commit  its  soul  and  mine  own  into  Thy  hands :  unto  Thee 
do  I  live,  unto  Thee  do  I  die,  Thine  would  I  be  in  life  or  death. 
Amen! 

INTERCESSION  FOR  THE  DYING. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God !  who  dost  preserve  our  life 
in  the  last  hour  of  death,  we  pray  Thee  let  the  light  of  Thy  mer- 
ciful countenance  fall  upon  this  sick  person,  and  refresh  him 
botli  in  body  and  soul.  Pardon  in  mercy  all  his  sins.  Ac- 
cept the  sacrifice  of  the  innocent  death  of  Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear 
Son,  as  the  atonement  for  his  transgressions;  for  he  has  been 
baptized  in  His  name  and  Avashed  and  purified  in  His  blood. 
Deliver  him  now  from  the  pain  and  misery  of  his  body,  shorten 
his  sufferings;  preserve  him  against  the  accusations  of  his  con- 
science, and  against  all  the  temptations  of  the  evil  one,  that  he 
may  valiantly  fight  the  good  figlit  of  faith  !  Grant  him  a  blessed 
dep'arture  uiito  eternal  life ;  send  Thy  holy  angels  round  about 
him,  that  they  may  accompany  him  into  the  assembly  of  the 
elect  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.    Amen  ! 

PRAYER  DURING  A  STORM. 

Eternal  and  Almighty  God,  merciful  and  loving  Father !  Be- 
cause we  cannot  liide  from  Thine  anger,  except  by  fleeing  to 


PRAYERS.  543 

Thine  endless,  blessed,  fatherly  mercy  and  grace,  therefore  we 
call  upon  Thee  in  this  calamity  and  entreat  Thy  love  through 
Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear  Son.  O  Lord  God,  do  not  chastise  us  iu 
Thine  anger ;  suffer  not  Thy  lightnings,  which  glare  so  terribly,  to 
injure  us,  or  set  our  house  on  tire,  nor  let  the  strokes  of  Thy 
powerful  hand  destroy  us.  Keep  lis  from  evil  and  sudden  death. 
Let  Thine  almighty  hand  and  the  wings  of  Thy  grace  be  over  lis, 
and  keep  body'and  life,  house  and  home,  cattle  and  the  fruits  of 
the  field,  and  all  that  we  have,  and  let  this  terrible  storm  pass  by. 
Let  it  be  manifest  that  Thou  art  the  true  helper  in  need,  a  sure 
defence  in  all  trouble;  and  let  us  again  see  Thy  fatherly  love, 
through  Jesus  Christ.    Amen ! 

PRAYER  FOR  FAITH. 
I  thank  Thee,  dear  Lord,  that  I  have  learned  not  to  atone  for  my 
sins  with  mine  own  penitence,  nor  with  my  works  to  cover  my 
sins.  Before  men  I  might  perhaps  do  so.  Before  tlie  M'orld  and 
its  judges  this  might  avail.  But  with  Thee,  O  Lord,  there  is  an 
everlasting  anger ;  this  I  could  not  appease.  Therefore  I  thank 
Thee  tliat  Another  has  attacked  my  sins  for  me,  has  borne  them, 
and  made  atonement  for  them.  This  I  am  so  anxious  to  believe, 
I  deem  it  right  and  precious  too,  but  I  can  not  so  entirely  yield 
myself  to  this  precious  truth  as  I  Avould  like.  1  find  no  power  iu 
me  to  do  it,  I  can  not  comprehend  it  as  I  ought.  Lord,  do  Thou 
draw  me  ;  help  me,  and  give  me  the  power  to  believe  I  As  David 
says  in  the  51st  P.-alm;  Create  in  me,  O  God,  a  clean  heart  and 
renew  a  right  spirit  within  me !  A  new  and  pure  heart  I  am  not 
able  to  give  myself,  it  must  be  the  creature  of  Thy  hands.  Even 
as  I  can  not  make  the  sun  or  moon  to  rise  and  shine  in  the 
heavens ;  so  little  can  I  cause  my  heart  to  be  pure,  my  spirit  to  be 
right,  my  faith  to  be  strong;  so  strong  that  it  may  not  doubt  nor 
waver  concerning  the  promises  of  Thy  word.  Make  me  to  hear 
joy  and  gladness,  that  the  bones  which  Thou  hast  broken  may 
rejoice.  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation,  O  Lord,  who 
art  my  God  and  my  salvation  ;  that  my  tongue  may  praise  Thy 
righteousness,  through  Jesus  Christ  1    Amen ! 

PRAYER  BEFORE  CONFESSION. 

Almighty  God,  Heavenly  Father!  Since  now,  after  a  true 
knowledge"  of  sin,  I  desire  to  go  to  confession  for  the  strengthen- 
ing of  my  weak  faith,  to  receive  absolution  and  the  forgiveness  of 
sins,  therefore  I  heartily  beseech  Thee,  grant  me  Thy  Spirit,  that 
I  may  look  upon  this  holy  institution  Avith  the  right  "understand- 
ing and  in  true  faitli.  Let  me  not  doubt,  but  firmly  believe  what 
Thy  servant  by  Tliy  command  speaks  to  me  in  confession  and 
absolution.  Let  me  be  assured  that  this  is  certain  and  positive, 
and  that  Thou  Thyself  in  the  voice  of  Thy  servant  dost  absolve 
me  and  pardon  my  sins.  Grant  too  that  I  "may  now  and  always 
comfort  myself  with  this  absolution,  that  I  may  be  assured  of  Thy 
grace  and" eternal  life,  through  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord  and  Savior !    Amen  1 

PRAYER  AFTER  CONFESSION. 

O  Thou  merciful  and  gracious  God  and  Father!  Thanks  and 
praises  be  unto  Thee,  that  Thou  hast  again  through  Thy  servant 


544  PRAYERS. 

forgiven  me  poor  sinner  all  my  sins,  and  again  hast  assured  me  of 
life  eternal,  and  graciously  received  and  adopted  me.  I  heartily 
beseech  Thee,  grant  me  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  create  within  me  a 
clean  heart,  that  I  may  firmly  believe  that  fdl  my  sins  are  forgiven 
for  Jesus'  sake.  That  I  may  be  the  more  positively  assured  of 
this,  let  me  to-morrow  eat  and  drink  the  true  body  and  blood  of 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  with  the  bread  and  wine,  for  mv  soul's  sal- 
vation. Grant  also,  Thou  faithful  Godl  that  henceforth  I  may 
more  zealously  strive  to  keep  myself  from  all  sin,  that  I  may  more 
earnestly  hate  them,  and  regulate  my  life  according  to  Tliy  will, 
that  I  may  become  more  pious  and  amend  my  life.  To  this  do 
Thou  help  me  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ 
Tliy  dear  Son !    Amen. 

^lay  all  this  come  to  pass  as  a  result  of  my  prayers  and  heartfelt 
supplications,  for  the  salvation  of  my  soul  and  for  Thine  eternal 
praise,  honor  and  glory ;  Thou,  who  wast,  art  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  Jicli,  powerful,  good,  merciful  and  gracious !    Amen  I 

PRAYER  BEFORE  GOING  TO  THE  HOLY  SUPPER. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ !  May  Thy  holy  body  be  my  food ;  Thy  holy 
blood  be  my  diink:  Thy  sufferings  and  death  strengthen  me! 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  O  hear  me !  Hide  me  in  Thy  holy  wounds,  let 
me  never  more  be  separated  from  Thee !  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  keep 
me  against  the  evil  one ;  be  merciful  to  me  in  the  hour  of  death ; 
that  with  all  the  elect  I  may  praise  Thee,  world  without  eudl 
Amen! 

PRAYER  AFTER  GOING  TO  THE  HOLY  SUPPER. 

Dear  Lord  Jesus  Christ!  Thanks  and  praises  be  unto  Thee. 
that  Thou  hast  again  so  graciously  vouchsafed  to  feed  me  at  Thy 
holy  table  with  Thine  own  body  and  blood.  I  heartily  beseech 
Thee,  grant  that  I  may  thereby  be  led  from  this  world  of  sorrow 
into  liie  eternal !    Amen ! 

A  SHORT  Form  for  Baptism  in  Cases  of  Necessity. 

(Tf  the  pastor  be  called  in  cases  of  urgent  necessity  to  baptize  a 
child,  he  will  proceed  according  to  the  form  given  in  the  Liturgy 
of  the  Church.  In  very  urgent  cases,  in  tlie  absence  of  the  pastor, 
any  Christian  present,  and  in  tlie  absence  of  men,  even  women, 
and  especially  the  midwives,  may,  according  to  well  approved 
custom,  administer  baptism.  In  this  case  the  following  formula 
may  be  used) : 

Let  lis  pray : 

Eternal,  merciful  God !  We  pray  Thee,  extend  Thy  goodness 
and  mercy  unto  this  child,  Avho  now  asks,  open  the  door  to  it  who 
knocks !  that  it  may  enjoy  the  everlasting  blessing  of  'I  hy  heav- 
enly washing,  and  may  come  to  the  eternal  kingdom  which 
Thou  hast  prepared  through  Christ  otir  Lord  !    Amen. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  tills  day  our  daily  bread :  and  forgive,  us  our  trespasses 
as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into 


PRAYERS.  545 

temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom 
and  the  power  and  the  glory  forever  and  ever.    Amen  ! 

(Now  let  pure  water  be  taken,  the  child  be  called  by  its  name 
and  baptized  thus) : 

N.  N.  I  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of  God  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  holy  Spirit.     Amen  ! 

(If  the  child  be  thus  baptized  let  all  be  assured  that  it  is  prop- 
erly baptized.  Yet  afterward  if  the  life  of  the  child  be  spared  let 
it  be  brought  to  the  church,  that  the  pastor  may  publicly  confirm 
and  declare  such  baptism  valid,  for  the  surity  and  comfort  of  all 
concerned.) 

35 


THE  PSALMS 

ivith  reference  to  the  Sundays  and  Festivals  of  the 
Church   Year. 


Sundays  and  Holydays. 

PSLAMS. 

1.  Advent 

2.  "       

3.  "       

4.  "       

1.  Christmas 

2.  " 

2,  8,  24,  102,  118. 
29,  50.  70,  93,  98. 
24,  98,  132. 
24,  93,  45,  110. 
45,  92,  148. 
42,  98.  121. 
117.  135. 

New  Year 

After  New  Year 

Epiphany  (Jan.  6th) 

1.  Sunday  after  Epiphany 

30,  34,  40,  65,  148. 

62. 

5,  8,  72. 

121.  122.  127. 

104,  127,  128. 

3           "                     "           

13,  33,  127. 

4.          "                     "           

46,  65,  87. 

5           "                     "           

17,  91,  129. 

6           "                     " 

15 

^Septuasresima                   

38. 

Sexas^eyimpe              

1. 

31. 

Invocavit               

91. 

25. 

Oeuli                

25. 

84. 

Judica           

7  43 

92. 

Maundv-Thursdav     .         

23  111   114 

Good-FVidav    * 

22,  40,  69. 

Easter-Festival 

16,  41,  110. 

Easter-Mondav                     

1,  62,  19. 

22,  29,  116,  133. 

Misericordias  Domini                 

23,  100. 

Jubilate       

12.  45,  56,  66.  126. 

Cantate                                   ... 

29,  41.  98,  140. 

1,  50,  54.  104,  141. 

Ascension-Day 

.33,  47,  68. 

27,  36.  44,  83,  110. 

Pentecost                     

27,  33,  46,  78,  143. 

Pentecost-Monday 

Trinitv-Festival 

30,  103. 

2,  27,  33,  110. 

(546) 


THE   PSALMS,    &C. 


547 


Sundays  and  Holydays. 


Sunday  after  Trinity 


Psalms. 


10. 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 
16. 
17. 
18. 
19. 
20. 
21. 
22. 
23. 
24. 
25. 
26. 
27. 
The  presentation  of  Jesus  in  the  temple.. 

Annunciation-Day 

John  the  Baptist-Day 

Presentation  of  the  Augsburg  Confession. 

Visitation  of  Mary  

Michaels-Day 

Harvest-Festival 

Reformation-Festival 

All  Saints  Day  (Nov.  1st) 

Church  Dedication  Festival 

Mission-Festival 

Times  of  War 

Jubilee-Festival 

Close  of  the  Church-Year 

Close  of  the  Year 


4,  49,  53,  62. 

19,  22,  72,  78,  144. 

25,  32,  51,  95. 

15,  112. 

8,  117,  127,  128,  130. 

15,  32,  133. 

107.  145. 

5,  12,  81. 
14.  50,  112. 

3,  21,  59,  95,  137. 

32,  51,  130. 

34,  90,  115,  117. 
70,  143. 
50,  117,  136. 
23,  49,  05. 

90,  116. 
50.  113. 
34,  110. 

7,  32,  .39,  103. 

1,  45,  99. 

27,  39,  42,  48,  86. 

6,  32,  133. 

7,  64,  82,  85. 
25.  28,  38,  90. 
10,  70,  74. 
41,  112,  126. 
41,91. 

12,  66. 

91,  125,  135. 

33,  45,  50. 
103,  134,  150. 
12. 

91. 

65,  95,  104. 

46,  126. 

116. 

23,  27,  84. 

19,  72,  96. 

91,  121. 

46. 

27. 

90,  121. 


THE  PSALMS 

vnth  reference  to  their  import. 


I.    OF  PRAYERS: 

For  the  Church :  3,  5,  28,  59,  64,  71,  74,  77,  79,  80,  83,  94,  112,  125. 
Against  the  Enemies  of  the  Church:   7,  19,  26,  27,  42,  54,  56,  57, 

62,  141. 
Against  the  Pope  and  the  Papists:   10,  12,  36,  44,  55,  69,  70,  94, 

109,  120. 
For  Peace  in  the  Church :  60,  86,  137,  140.  • 
For  the  divine  Word  :  67,  69,  119. 
For  Forgiveness  of  sin  and  spiritual  direction:   38,  59,  86,  90,  130 

141,  142. 
For  the  State :  20,  62. 
Against  an  evil  Conscience :  6,  38,  88. 

II.     OF  REPENTANCE. 
■    6,  32,  38,  51,  102,  l::;0,  143. 
III.     OF  THANKSGIVING: 
For  the  divine  Word  and  other  spiritual  gifts :  34,  42,  66, 103,  109, 

122,  i;^8,  145,  147. 
For  bodily  Blessings:  33,  105,  107,  108, 114,  116,  1.39,  144,  146. 
For  the  Preservation  of  the  Church  :  76,  86,  108,  111,  116.  135,  136. 
For  Deliverance  from  Tvranny  and  other  distresses :  9,  18,  30,  66, 
113. 

IV.    OF  DOCTRINE. 

Qoncerning  the  Forgiveness  of  sin :  51,  139. 

Concerning  Trust  in  God  alone :  4,  SS,  91,  112,  115.  131,  146,  148. 

Concerning  God's  Word  and  the  Fear  of  God:   1,  15,  4l,  78,  81,  92, 

95,  96,  100.  112,  149. 
Concerning  the  Prosperitv  of  the  wicked  and  the  misfortunes  of 

the  godlv:  37,  :39,  49,  52.  63,  73,  92,  129. 
For  the  Teachers  of  the  Church  :  134,  150. 
For  Rulers  and  for  the  Household :  2,  82, 101, 125,  127, 128,  133, 144. 

V.    OF  CONSOLATION. 

God  preserves  the  Church  and  destrovs  her  Enemies :  3,  11,  23,  33, 
36,  46,  47,  76,  124,  125,  126. 

VI.     OF  PROPHESIES. 
Concerning  Christ's  Person  and  Office:  2,  110,  118.  138. 
Concerning  Christ's  Sufferings  and  Exaltation:  2,  8,  16,  21,  22,  41, 

68,  69,  109. 
Concerning  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel :   19,  40,  45,  47,  50,  72,  78,  93, 

97,  98. 

VII.     OF  PARTICULAR  SEASONS. 
Morning:  63,  103,  130. 
Midday:  4,  7,  19,  104.  121. 
Evening:  3,  4,  8,  91,  104,  127,  134,  139. 

(548) 


HYMNS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 


No. 

Ach  bleib  bei  uns  Herr  Jesu  Christ 181       "*" 

Ach  bleib  mit  deiner  Gnade 8 

Ach  Gott  und  Herr 236 

Ach  Gott  vom  Himmel  sieh  dareiu 147 

Alle  Meuscheu  muesseu  sterben 429 

Allesistan  Gottes  Segeu 326 

Alleiu  Gott  in  der  Hceh'  sei  Ehr 1  - 

Aiif,  auf,  ihr  Reichsgenossen 16  • 

Auf  meinen  lieben  Gott 413  •    , 

Aus  Gnaden  soil  ich  selig  werden 252     -7*- 

Aus  meines  Herzens  Grunde 294       ^J 

Aus  tiefer  Noth  schrei  ich  zu  dir 233 

Befiehl  du  deine  Wege 411 

Brich  auf,  und  werde  Liehte 51     '•^**^ 

Christe,  du  Lamm  Gottes 68 

Christe,  du  Beistand  deiner  Kreuzgemeine 198  r 

Christ  lag  in  Todesbanden 84 

Christi  Blut  und  Gerechtigkeit 260 

Christum  wir  sollen  loben  sclTon 30 

Christ  unser  Herr  zum  Jordan  kam 220 

Christus,  der  ist  mein  Leben 433 

Christus,  der  wahre  Gottessohn 221 

Das  alte  Jahr  vergangen  ist 45 

Da  Jesus  an  des  Kreuzesstamm 74 

Das  neugeborne  Kindelein 46 

Der  Brseut'gam  wird  bald  rufen 24 

Der  du  bist  Drei  in  Einigkeit 112 

Der  du,  Herr  Jesu,  Ruh  und  Rast 76 

Dein  Wort,  O  Herr,  ist  milder  Thau 185 

Die  Seele  Christi  heil'ge  mich 231 

Dies  ist  der  Gemeine  Starke 192 

Dies  ist  die  rechte  Freudenzeit 26 

Dies  sind  die  heirgen  Zehu  Gebot' 204 

Dir,  dir  Jehovah  will  ich  singen 216 

Du  Friedefuerst,  Herr  Jesu  Christ 153 

Durch  Adams  Fall  ist  ganz  verderbt 247 

Du  weseutliches  Wort 275 

Ein'  feste  Burg  ist  unser  Gott 144 

Ein  Lsemmlein  geht  und  trsegt  die  Schuld 67 

Ein  gross  und  maechtig  Wunder 35 

Erhalt  uns,  Herr,  bei  deinem  Wort 148 

(549) 


550  HYMNS   FROM    THE   GERMAN. 

Erschienen  ist  der  herrlich'  Tag 82 

Es  ist  das  Heil  uns  kommeu  her 249 

Es  ist  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit 457 

Essprichtder  Unweiseu  Mund 146 

Freuet  euch,  ihr  lieben  Christen 32 

Froehlich  soil  mein  Herze  springen 27 

Gelohet  sei  der  Herr,  mein  Gott 113 

Gott,  der  Vater,  wohn  uns  bei 113 

Gott  des  Himmels  und  der  Erden 293 

Gott  ist  getreu,  sein  Herz 176 

Gott  sei  gelobet  iind  gebenedeiet 273 

Grosser  Gott,  von  alten  Zeiten 291 

Halleluja,  Jesus  lebt 79 

Herr,  auf  Erdeu  muss  ich  leiden 97 

Herr  Christ,  der  einig  Gottessohn 277 

Herr,  du  wollst  uns  vorbereiten 261 

Herr  Gott,  dieh  loben  alle  wir 122 

Herr  Gott,  dieh  loben  Avir 356 

Herr  Gott,  erhalt  unsfuer  und  fuer 203 

Herr  Gott  Vater,  wir  preisen  dieh 49 

Herr  ich  habe  missgehandelt 234 

Herr  Jesus  Christ,  dein  theuresBlut 77 

Herr  Jesus  Christ,  dieh  zu  uns  wend 3 

Herr  Jesus  Christ,  du  hastbereit 265 

Herr  Jesus  Christ,  wahr'  Mensch  und  Gott 434 

Herr  Jesu,  Licht  der  Heiden 55 

Herr,  ceffne  mir  die  Herzensthuer 4 

Herr,  wie  du  wilt,  so  schicks  mit  niir 409 

Hilf,  Heifer,  hilf!  in  Angst  und  Noth 410 

Hilf,  Herr  Jesu,  lass  geliugen 47 

Himmelan  geht  unsere  Bahn 407 

Hinunter  ist  der  Sonnenschein 309 

Hosianua  !  David's  Sohn 17 

Ich  armer  Suender  bin  auch  heilig 402 

Ich  bin  getauft  auf  deinen  Namen 228 

Ich  habe  nun  den  Grund  gefundeu 251 

Ich  singe  dir  mit  Herz  und  Mund 364 

Ich  trete  frisch  zu  Gottes  Tisch 270 

Ich  weiss  an  wen,ich  glaube 288 

Ich  weiss  es  wird  mein  Ende  kommen 431 

Jenen  Tag,  den  Tag  der  Wehen 460 

Jerusalem,  du  hochgebaute  Stadt 468 

Jesu,  geh  voran 406 

Jesu  grosser  Wunderstern 52 

Jesus,  Jesus,  nichts  als  Jesus 282 

Jesus,  komm  doch  selbst  zu  mir 279 

Jesus,  meine  Freude 280 

Jesus,  meines  Leben's  Leben 70 

Jesus  Christus,  unser  Heiland 85 

Jesus  Christus,  unser  Heiland,  der  von 264 

Jesus,  meine  Zuversicht 456 


HYMNS  FROM  THE  GERMAN.  551 

Jesus  ninnnt  die  Suender  an 244 

Jesus  sezt  ein  vor  seinem  End 263 

Jesus  soil  die  Loosung  sein 43 

Komm  Gott  Schoepfer,  Heil'ger  Geist 104 

Koram  Heil'ger  Geist,  Herre  Gott 101 

Komm,  O  komm  du  Geist  des  Lebens 102 

Lass  mich  dein  sein  und  bleiben 231 

Lasst  uns  alle  frcehlich  sein 19 

Liebe,  die  du  mich  zum  Bilde 286 

Liebster  Jesu,  wir  sind  hier,  Deinem  W 222 

Liebster  Jesu,  wir  sind  hier,  Dich  und 2 

Licht  von  Licht  erleuchte  mich 5 

Lobe  den  Herren  den  mtechtigen  Koenig 361 

Lobt  Gott,  ihr  Christen,  all  zugleich 31 

Mache  dich,  mein  Geist,  bereit 396 

Mein  Seele  senket  sich 419 

Mensch,  wilt  du  leben  seliglich 205 

Mit  Ernst,  O  Menschenkinder 121 

Mitten  wir  im  Leben  sind 428 

Muede  bin  ich,  geh'  zur  Ruh' 324 

Nun  danket  Alle  Gott 359 

Nun  freut  eueh,  liebe  Christengemein 250 

Nun,  Gott  Lob,  es  ist  vollbracht 9 

Nun  kommt  das  neue  Kircbenjahr 15 

Nun  lasst  uns  den  Leib  begraben 449 

Nun  lasst  uns  geh'n  und  treten 48 

Nun  ruhen  alle  Wa'lder 310 

Nun  sich  der  Tag  geendet  hat 311 

O  dass  ich  tausend  Zungen  haette 116 

O  Ewigkeit,  du  Donnerwort 461 

O  frommer  und  getreuer  Gott 238 

O  Gott,  du  frommer  Gott 33o 

O  Haupt,  vol!  Blut  und  Wunden 71 

O  Heilg'er  Geist,  kehr  bei  uns  ein 103 

O  Heilige  Dreifaltigkeit 295 

O  Herre  Gott,  in  meiner  Noth 439 

O  Herr,  vor  dem  sich  Erd  und  Himmel  beugt 131 

O  Jesu  Christe,  wahres  Licht 161 

O  komm,  du  Geist  der  Wahrheit 160 

O  Koenig  aller  Ehren 54 

O  Lsemmlein  Gottes,  Jesu  Christ 120 

O  Lamm  Gottes,  unschuldig 75 

O  Tod,  wo  ist  dein  Stachel  nun 80 

O  Traurigkeit,  O  Herzeleid 78 

O  Welt,  ich  muss  dich  lassen 436 

Rett,  O  Herr  Jesu,  rettdein'  Ehr 196 

Schaut,  schaut,  was  ist  fuer  Wunder  dar 25 

,  Schmuecke  dich,  O  liebe  Seele 269 


552  HYMNS   FKOM   THE  GERxMAN. 

Seelenbrceutigam 283 

Sei  Lob  und  Ehr  dem  hoechsten  Gut 365 

So  kommt  deun  Gottes  Huld  zu  feierii 136 

Sollt  es  gleich  bisweilen  scheinen 412 

So  wahr  ich  leb',  spricht  Gott  der  Herr 245 

Straf  mich  uicht  iu  deiuem  Zoni 235 

Thut  mir  auf  die  schoene  Pforte 130 

Troestet,  troestet,  meine  Lieben 119 

Vater  unser  im  Himmelreich 217 

Verzage  nicht,  O  Hseuflein  klein 197 

Voller  Ehrfurcht,  Dank  und  Freuden 271 

Vom  Himmel  hoch,  da  komm  ich  her 28 

Vom  Himmel  kam  der  Eugelschaar 29 

Wach  auf,  du  Geist  der  ersten  Zeugen 190 

Wach  auf  und  werde  lichte 54 

Wachet  auf,  ruft  uns  die  Stimme 462 

Walte,  walte  nah  und  fern 165 

Wser  Gott  nicht  mit  uns  diese  Zeit 145 

Waruni  sollt  ich  mich  denn  grsemen 420 

Was  alle  Weisheit  in  der  Welt Ill 

Was  fuerchst  du,  Feind  Herodes,  sehr 53 

Was  Gott  thut,  das  ist  wohlgethan,  Es  bleibt 408 

Was  Gott  thut,  das  ist  wohlgethan,  So  denken 143 

Weil  ich  Jesu  Scheefiein  bin 349 

Wenn  die  liebe  Sonne 305 

Wenn  ich  die  heil'gen  Zehn  Gebot       206 

Wenn  mein  Stuendlein  vorhanden  ist 435 

Wenn  wir  in  hoechsten  Noethen  sein 151 

Werde  munter,  mein  Gemuethe 312 

Wer  ist  wohl  wie  du 281 

Wer  nur  den  lieben  Gott  Isesst  walten 418 

Wer  Weiss  wie  nahe  mir  mein  Ende 430 

Wie  schoen  leucht  uns  der  Morgensteru 278 

Wie  schoeu  ist  doch,  Herr  Jesus  Christ 339 

Wie  soil  ich  dich  empfangen 18 

Wir  danken  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ 96 

Wir  danken  dir,  O  treuer  Gott 246 

Wir  glauben  all  an  einen  Gott,  Schoepfer 208 

Wir  glauben  all  an  einen  Gott,  Vater 209 

Wir  legen  hier  in  deiuem  Namen 126 

Wohl  einem  Haus,  wo  Jesus  Christ 344 

Wo  wilt  du  hin,  weils  Abend  ist 93 

Zeuch  eiu  zu  deiuen  Thoren 106 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King Watts,  240 

A  great  and  mighty  wonder Anatoliits—J.  M.  Neale,    35    ^ 

A  holy  state  is  wedded  life E.  Cronenwett,  343   • 

A  hymn  of  glory  let  us  sing 8</i  Century~Tr.  E.  B.  Charles,    94 

A  lamb  bears  all  the  guilt  away P.  Gerhardt—J.  Kelley,    67 

A  little  child,  the  Savior  came Wm.  Robertston,  347  — 

A  star  is  moving  through  the  sky Swedish,    58 

A  tower  of  strength  our  God  is  still Luther— Comp.,  144  *" 

Abide  with  me,  fast  falls  the  eventide H.  F.  Lyte,  440 

Abide  with  us,  Lord  Jesus Dr.  J.  Stegmann—Comp.      8 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light Mrs.  A.  L.  Barbau'd,  292 

Ah  God !  my  days  are  dark  indeed Moeller—  Winkicorth,  416 

Alas!  and  did  my  Savior  bleed Watts,    64 

Alas,  my  God !  my  sins  are  great RidiWis—  Winkworth,  236 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high  ..J.  Spangenberg  or  N.  Decivs— 

Miss  Winkivorth,      1 

All  things  hang  on  our  possessing  Anon — Winkworth,  326 

Almighty  Father,  heavenly  King 353 

Almighty  God,  Thv  Word  is  cast J.  Cawood,    10 

Almighty  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven D.  Denike—C.  H.  L.  S.,  206    • 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross Watts,  382 

An  awful  mystery  is  here M.  Loy,  267 

And  now  the  sun  hath  sunk  to  rest /.  H.  K.,  315 

And  must  this  body  die? Watts,  450 

And  shall  we  still  be  slaves N.  Y.  Coll,  381 

And  will  the  Judge  descend Doddridge,  458 

And  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord..Jbs.  of  the  Studium — J.  M.  Neale,  239 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory Steele,    59 

Angel  roll  the  rock  away Gibbon,    81   ,    ,.        , 

Another  day  has  passed  away C.  H.  L.  S.,  306  ~x.V(mv< 

As  by  one's  sin  fell  all  his  kin , 248  VW**-^ 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old W.  C.  Dix,    59 

Asleep  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep M.  Mackay,  443 

At  Cana.  Lord,  Thou  didst  appear Berridge,  341 

At  Jesus'  feet,  our  infant  sweet M.  Loy,  223 

Awake  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun Kenn,  301 

Awake  my  soul  in  joyful  lays i Medley,  368 

Awake!  sous  of  the  kingdom John  Eist— Comp.,    16 

Baptized  into  His  name  most  holy../.  /.  Rambach— Winkivorth,  228 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne Watts,  157 

Before  to  His  sad  death  He  went 263 

Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door Gregg,  373 

Behold,  behold,  what  wonders  here P.  Gerhardt—J.  Kelly,    25 

Behold  the  man !  How  heavy  lay B.  Muenter,    62 

Beloved,  "It  is  well!" Anon,  427 

X  Blessed  are  the  meek  and  contrite H.  A,  Becker,  442  i^ 

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554  INDEX   TO   FIRST   LINES. 

Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  Word Claussnitzer—Winkworth,      2 

Blest  be  Thy  love,  dear  Lord 404 

Blest  Is  the  man,  forever  blest Walls,  257 

Blest  Jesus,  while  Thy  grace  I  sing 388 

Bridegroom,  Thou  art  mine A.  Drcse—M.  Lay,  283 

Bright  rays  of  autumn  quiver Anon,  139 

Built  on  Christ,  the  firm  Foundation Uh  Century,  134 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill Tappan,  355 

By  grace  I'm  saved,  grace  free  and  boundless.. C.  L.  Scheil— 

M.  Loy,  252 

Cast  me  not  in  wrath  away J.  G.  Albinvs—E.  Crnneniveil,  235 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be McConib,  287 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead H.  A.  Becker,    91 

Christ  Jesus,  Lord!   to  us  attend..  TFw.  //,,  Duke  of  Saxe- 

Weimar—L.  Heyl,      3 

■^  Christ  the  Life  of  all  the  living Hamburg— E.  Cronenwetl,    70 

"Christ,  the  Lord,  has  risen  to-day," Cudwordlh,    86 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day....'. Vlth  Century— C.  Wesley,    83 

Christ,  Thou  the  Champion  of  the  band  who  own.. Loimn- 

sleia—  Winkworth,  198 
Christ's  crimson  blood  and  righteousness...Zuac«rfor/— i*;. 

Cronenwetl,  260 

Christian,  seek  not  yet  repose Wm.  W.  How,  395 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing E.  Caswell,    38 

Come  Christians,  praise  your  Maker's  goodness. .. L/cftic/i— 

Winkworth,  136 

Come  Holy  Ghost,  Lord  God,  and  fill Luther— R.  Massie,  lOi 

Come  Holy  Spirit,  come Hart,  109 

Come,  humble  soul !  receive  the  food M.  Loy,  268 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Watts,    65 

Come  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare Newton,  243 

Come,  O  Come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit.. .J.  JSeandtr—E. 

Cronenwetl,  102 

Come,  O  Creator,  Spirit  blest Breviary,  325 

Come,  says  Jesus'  sacred  voice Mrs.  A.  L.  Barbauld,  375 

Come  to  Calv'ry's  holy  mountain /.  Montgomery,  379 

Come  ye  thankful  people,  come H.  Alford,  142 

Comfort,  comfort  ye  my  people Dr.  J.  Olearius— Winkworth,  119 

Commit  thy  way  confiding P.  Gerhardt— Mills.  411 

Creator,  Spirit,  Holy  Dove Lidher—R.  Massie,  104 

Day  of  wrath,  that  day  of  mourning Tliomas  de  Celano 

—  Win.  J.  Irons,  460 

Dear  Christians,  one  and  all  rejoice Luther— E.  Massie,  250 

Dearest  Jesus,  we  are  liere B.  Schmolke—M.  Loy,  222 

Deck  thyself,  my  .soul,  with  gladness J.  Frank— Winkworth,  2G9 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner  draw  near Th.  Hastings,  378 

Deluded  souls  that  dream  of  heaven Walls,  212 

Enslaved  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains Steele,    63 

Ere  yet  the  dawn  hath  tilled  the  skies... iV.  Herrman— 

Winkworth,    82 

Eternal  Son  of  God,  O  Thou M  Cenlarif—Tr.  131 

Eternity!  terrific  word! J.  Rist—Tr,  461 

Faith  is  a  living  power  from  heaven 210 


INDEX   TO   FIRST    LINES.  555 

Faith  is  wisdom  from  on  high E.  Cronenwett,  211 

Father!  be  Thy  blessing  slied .' 334 

Father  in  whom  we  live Wesley,  118 

Father  of  all  our  mereies,  Thou Urwick,  385 

Father  of  all  whose  love  profound 114 

Father  of  glorv  !  toThvname Watts,  117 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost Watts,  887 

Flung  to  the  heedless  winds Luther,  401 

For  me  to  live  is  Jesus .S.  Graf— Cronenwett,  433 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace H.  Downlon,    41 

Forsake  us  not,  O  Lord"  be  near N.  Selnecker—L.  Hcyl,  181 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Ueber,  163 

From  heaven  above  to  eartli  I  come Lather—  Winkworth,    28 

Full  of  rev'rence  at  Thy  Word 271 

Gentle  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled  Meinhold—Winkivorth,  447 

Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  spirit  lowly  M.  Loy,  327 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise Watts,  360 

Glad  Hosanua!  David's  Son Schmolke    17 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night Kenn,  316 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken Neuton,  191 

Go  labor  on  !  spend  and  be  spent H.  Bonar,  394 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery,  384 

God  gave  His  Word  to  holy  men M.  Loy,  179 

God  in  human  flesh  appearing Hiller—M.  Loy,  224 

God  is  love,  His  mercy  brightens J.  Bowring,  171 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Coivper,  175 

God  of  ages!  great  and  mighty C.  Neumann—C.  H.  L.  S.,  291 

God  of  grace,  whose  word  is  sure M.  Loy,  398 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace! Lyie,  366 

God  who  madest  earth  and  heaven H.  Alberti—  Winkivorth,  293 

Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound Doddridge,  370 

Gracious  Spirit,  love  divine Stockcr,  108 

Grant  us.  Lord,  due  preparation Klopstock—L.  Heyl,  261 

Great  God!  a  blessing  from  Thy  throne C.  H.  L.  S.,  127 

Great  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand Doddridge,    50 

Great  is  our  God,  and  merciful." , Anon,  138 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God Walts,  201 

Had  God  not  come,  may  Israel  say LiUher—R.  Massie,  145 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed Montgomery,    22 

Hail!  Thou  once  despised  Jesus Wingrove,    90 

Hallelujah!  Lo,  He  wakes B.  Schmolke— E.  Oronenivett,    79 

Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise Fawceft,  377 

Hark!  a  voice  saith.  All  are  mortal../.  G.  Albinus— Winkworth,  429 

Hark!  't  is  the  Savior's  voice  I  hear Smith,  371 

Hark!  the  Church  proclaims  her  honor P.  Fleviming— 

Winkivorth.  192 

Hark!  the  glad  sound,  the  Savior  comes Doddridge,    20 

He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping T.  Hastings,  393 

Heavenly  Father,  Thou  hast  given C.  IL  L.  S.,  446 

Heavenly  P'ather,  Jesus  taught  us E.  Cronenwett,  219 

Heavenward  doth  our  journey  tend,..^.  Schmolke—  Winkivorth,  407 

Help  me,  O  Lord,  to  trust  in  Thee Anon,  422 

Help  Savior !  help  in  fear  and  need..if.  Mueller- E.  Cronenwett,  410 


556  INDEX    TO   FIRST   LINES. 

Help  us,  O  Lord!  behold  we  enter J.  Rist — Winkworth,    47 

Here  in  Thy  name,  eternal  God Montgomery,  133 

Holy  Father!  Thou  hast  taught  us Presb.  Hymnal,    40 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts,  335 

How  matchless  is  our  Savior's  grace M.  Lay,  '2'2b 

How  oft  the  day  of  God  returns Broum,  308 

I  know  full  well  death  must  befall  me...S.  Frank— Wlnkicorth,  431 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives Medley,    92 

I  know  whom  I  believe  in E.  M.  Arndt,  288 

I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord T.  Dwiqht.  194  ^ 

I  thank  Thee,  Savior,  for  the  grief M.  Loy,  425  ^ 

II  thou  but  sutler  God  to  guide  thee 6.  Neumark— 

Winkworth,  418 

In  death's  strong  grasp  the  Savior  lay Luther— Comp.,    84 

In  God,  my  faithful  God S.  Weingaertner — Winkworth,  413 

In  God's  name  let  us  on  our  way  332 

In  His  temple  now  behold  Him „ J.  Scheffler,    57 

In  love  still  faithful  to  the  end 49*rt,cvj<S.v.\.i.j--...'Z  262 

In  prayer  your  voices  raise  ye P.  Gerhardt—J.  Kelly,    48 

In  Thy  dear  name  and  by  Thv  favor.. 0.  St/n.  Germ.  H.  B. — 

C.  H.  L.  S.,  126 

In  Thy  heart  and  hands,  my  God J.  J.  Winkler—  Winkworth,  419 

In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find Steele  187 

Invited,  Lord,  by  boundless  grace ......■"4/,^,.y♦.^.,.t,^.,^^^74 

Is  this  Jesus,  then,  the  Lord Anon,    21 

It  is  a  time  of  joy  to-day P.  Gerhardt—J.  Kellcy,    26 

Jerusalem!  my  happy  home Montgomery,  466 

Jerusalem  the  golden" B.  de  Morlai—J.  M.  Neale,  467 

Jerusalem,  thou  citv  fair  and  high J.  M.  Mavfarth— 

Winkworth,  468 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be /.  Grigg,  289 

Jesus!  be  our  Guide Zin.;eiidorf—L.  Heyl,  406  —  . 

Jesus,  Brightness  of  the  Father R.  Maurns—E.  Camrll,  124 

Jesus  Christ,  the  stars  of  night E.  B.  Rvml,  313 

Jesus  Christ  to-day  is  risen  Luther— R.  Massie,    85 

Jesus!  great  and  wondrous  Star..£.  J\'eumeister—E.  Cronenwett,    52 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken H.  F.  Lyte,  399 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus  only Elizabeth,  Coantess  of  Schwarz- 

burg—Cr^dl,  282 

Jesiis,  Lover  of  my  soul C.  Wesley,  290 

Jesus,  Master,  whose  I  am Ministry  of  Song,  350 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace Doddridge,  390 

Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives Loziise  Jlenriettn,  456 

Jesus,  priceless  Treasure J.  Frank— Winkworth,  280  ^ 

Jesus,  Savior,  come  tome J.  Angelns — M.  Loy,  279  >~. 

Jesus,  Savior,  Son  of  God 354 

Jesus!  shall  our  watchword  be B.  Schmolke—A.  Cndl,    43 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun Wedis,  164 

Jesus  sinners  will  receive.. 0.  Syn.  Genn.  H.  B.—E.  Cronenwett,  244 

Jesus,  Sun  of  righteousness.....' Rosenroth—Borthunek,  298 

Jesus!  the  very  thought  of  Thee Bernard— Caswell,  284 

Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness Wesley,  258 

Jesus  took  the  lambs  and  blest  them M.  Loy,  226  ;^' 

Jesus.  Thou  art  mine  forever M.  Loy,  285  jC 


INDEX   TO   FIRST   LINES.  557 

Jesus  when  a  little  child 351 

Jesus  whom  the  Church  doth  owu 19S 

Joy  to  the  world  the  Lord  is  come Watts,    23 

Just  as  I  am  without  one  plea C.  Elliot,  241 

Lamb  of  God,  O  Jesus The  Aynus  Dei—Comp.,    68 

Lamb  of  God  we  fall  before  Thee 254 

Lamb  of  God,  without  blemish 'Jth  Century — Comp.,    75 

Launch  out  into  the  deep M.  Loy,  329 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds Waffs,  202 

Let  every  ear  attend Watts,  184 

Let  me  be  Thine  forever N.  Selnecker—M.  Loy,  231 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky T.  Cottnill,  105 

Let  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road Huskiiis,  452 

Let  us  all  in  God  rejoice Langtmns — M.  Loy,    19 

Let  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God Presb.  Hyvmdl,  158 

Light  of  light,  enlighten  me B.  ISdimolfce — WinJnrorth,      5 

Light  of  the  Gentile  nations J.  Frank— Wink  worth,    55 

Lightly  bound  my  bosom,  ringing P.  Gerhardt—M.  Loy,    27 

Listen  to  those  happy  voices „ M.  Loy,    33-  -■    . 

Lo!  in  Zion  a  foundation ^.v*-.-».*.^-^v.,^v<..^,. 128^\  -^ 

Lo!  upon  the  altar  lies Th.  J(]uinas—E.  Casirell,  Til  ^-^ 

Lo!  what  a  pleasing  sight N.  Y.  Coll.,  392 

Lord,  as  Thou  wilt,  deal  Thou  with  me C.  Melismnder— 

E.  Cronemvett,  409 

Lord,  by  Thy  Word,  deliv'rance  work Luther— Camp.,  148 

Lord,  cause.  Thy  face  on  us  to  shine 338 

Lord,  I  would  own  Thy  tender  care Union  Hymns,  352 

Lord,  in  Thy  kingdom  "there  shall  be /.  Ausfice,  199 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing Rippon,    12. 

Lord  God,  we  all  give  praise  to  thee P.  Eberus—E. 

Cronenwett,  122 

Lord  God  we  worship  Thee J.  Frank~Tr.,  154 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  our  care 403 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Prince  of  peace .^.Ehert—Winkworth,  153 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  precious  blood../.  Olearius—C.  H.  X.  .S.,    77 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  Life,  my  Light Germ.—  Winkworth,  437     ' 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to' Thee  we  pray Luther— Reynolds,  264 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  true  Man  and  God P.  Eberns—E.  \i, 

Cronenwett,  434 

Lord  Jesus,  Thou  art  truly  good S.  Kinner—E.  Cronenvett,  265 

Lord  Jesus,  Avho  our  souls  to  save Werner—  Winkivorth,    76 

Lord  Jesus,  though  but  two  or  three M.  Loy,      7 

Lord,  let  Thv  goodness  lead  our  land Pratfs  Coll.,  159     p-" 

Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant C.  H.  X.  S.,  441    'O  ^ 

Lord  of  my  Life,  O  may  Thy  praise Mrs..  Steele,  300 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  Tliee  we  hail /.  //.  Gurney,  140 

Lord,  on  eartli  I  dwell  sad-hearted Neumann—  Winkivorth,    97 

Lord,  open  Tiiou  my  heart  to  hear  Olearius—M.  Loy,      4 

Lord,  Thine  image  thou  hast  lent  me Scheffler  or  Jacobi,  286 

Lord,  Thine  omniscience  1  adore E.  Cronenwett,  170 

Lord,  to  Thee  I  make  confession J.  Frank— Winkworth,  234 

Maker  of  all  things,  mighty  Lord Osier  or  Doddridge,  168 

May  God  be  praised  henceforth  and  blest Lidher—Massie,  273 

May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Savior Newton,  14 


558  INDEX   TO   FIRST   LINES. 

May  we  "Rliy  precepts,  Lord,  fulfil E.  Osier,  391 

My  Father's  house  on  high 465 

My  Father,  cheering  name N.  Y.  Coll.,  424 

My  faith  securely  huildeth Adapt,  from  Germ.,  114 

My  God,  1  love  Thee,  not  because Xnvier — Caswell,  405 

My  God,  to  Thee  I  now  commend Hiller—  Winkivoi'th,  438  -y 

My  heart,  with  deep  emotion. ..¥.  J.  Matthesius— E.  Cronenwett,  294  ^^ 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 259 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise Watts,  367 

Mourn  not  ye,  whose  child  hath  found Union  Hymns,  448 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts Watts,  253 

Now  all  the  woods  are  sleeping P.  Gerhardt—Comp.,  310  ^    . 

Now  Christ,  the  very  Son  of  God llth  Century— C.  H.  L.  S.,  221  <';-  C 

Now  I  have  found  the  tirm  foundation J,  A.  Rothe—Krotd,  251    ^ ^ 

Now  lay  we  calmly  in  tlie  grave M.  Weiss— Winkivorth,  449 

Now  our  worship  sweet  is  o'er H.  Schenk — M.  Loy,      9  . 

Now  praise  we  Christ,  the  Holv  One Luther— R.  Massie,    30 

Nowsay  good  night!  the  Father  be J.  H.  323 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God M.  Rinkart— Winkivorth,  359 

Now  that  the  star  of  day  hath  risen Churchman— {.J.  H.  H.),  302 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone Village  Hymns,  303 

O  bleeding  Head  and  wounded P.  Gerhcn-dt—J.  Kelly,    71 

O  bless  the  Lord  my  soul Watts,  363 

O  bless  Thou,  Heavenly  Potentate  ...^-n.^.,,,..<a,^„„<,,.vo^H^ 156 

O  blest  the  house,  whate'er  befall ..C.  H.  von  PJeil—Comp.,  344 

O  Christ,  our  true  and  holy  Light ./.  Herrmann—  Winkivorth,  161 

O  come.  Eternal  Spirit K,  J.  Spitta—E.  Crouenirett,  160 

O  darkest  woe,  ye  tears  forth  flow J.  Rist — Winkivorth,    78 

O  death  where  is  thy  cruel  sting L.  Backmcistcr  or 

Gesen  ins—Comp. ,    80 

Center,  Lord,  Thv  temple P.  Gerhardt— Winkivorth,  106 

O  faithful  God,  thanks  be  to  Thee N.  Selnecker—C.  H  L.  S.,  246 

O,  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink Shrubsole,  214 

O  God  !  look  down  from  h-eaven  and  see Luther— Comp.,  147 

OGod!  may  Ave  e'er  pure  retain L.  Helmbold—M.  Loy.  203 

O  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand Logan,  331 

O  God  the  Father,  draw  Thou  nigh Lather— M.  Loy,  113 

O  God,  Thou  righteous,  faithful  Lord....B.  Rinqwald—A.  Crull,  238 

O  God,  Thou  faithful  God J.  Herrmann— Winkworth,  330 

O  great  High  Priest,  forget  not  me M.  Loy,  232 

O  holy,  blessed  Trinity J.  Gesenins—C.  H.  L.  S.,  295  S- 

O  Holy  Ghost,  descend  we  pray M.  Schinner—Comp.,  103 

O  Jesus  Christ,  how  bright  and  fair P.  Gerhardt— J.  Kelly,  339 

O  Jesus,  King  of  glorv M.  Bohrneuss—Comp.,    54 

O  Jesus,  Lamb  of  God,  who  art B.  Helber—A.  Crull,  120 

O  let  triumphant  faith  dispel Ep.  Coll.,  213 

O  Lord,  how  happy  is  the  time Dresler,  421 

O  Lord,  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee N.  Selnecker— Winkworth,  439 

O  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  stands Anon,  207 

O  Lord,  our  Father,  thanks  to  Thee C.  Schneegass—A.  Crull,    49 

O  Lord,  our  God,  arise Wardlaw,  162    _^ 

O  Lord,  our  God,  accept,  we  pray C.  H.  L.  S.,  135  o  i 

O  Lord,  I  sing  with  mouth  and  heart P.  Gerhardt— J.  KeUy,  364 


INDEX   TO   FIRST   LINES.  559 

0  Lord,  Who  hast  my  place  assigned M.  Lay,  328 

O  Morning  Star,  how  fair  and  bright../,  Siegmann — Winkworth,  278 

O  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness Faivceft,  423 

O  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high Mrs.  Bnrbmdd,  337 

O  praise  the  Lord,  His  name  extol /.  Olearius,  Ti\,  115 

O  that  I  had  a  thousand  voices J.  Menzer— Mills,  116 

OThou  Ilssential  Word L.  Laurentii — Winku-orth,  275 

O  Thou  of  God,  the  Father Eliz.  Crtczigerin—Winkuvrfh,  277 

O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows Hnuris,  426 

O  Thou,  whose  mercy  guides  my  way RaiidaWs  Coll.,  445 

O  Triune  God,  Thy  blessing  great E.  Crouenurtf,  340 

O  world,  I  must  now  leave  thee /.  Hcss—Winku-orth,  436 

Of  omniscient  grace  I  sing E.  Cronenwiff,  172 

Of  Zion's  honor  angels  sing E.  Cronetmxit,  333 

Oft  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe  415 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand S.  Stenndf,  464 

On  Judah's  plains,  as  shepherds  kept Hcher,    37 

On  the  mountain  top  appearing I^dly,  195 

On  what  has  now  been  sown Newton,    11 

One  true  God  we  all  confess.. ..3/.  T.  Clausnitzer — E.  Cronenwett,  209 

Open  now  Thy  gates  of  beauty B.  Schmolke— Winkworth,  130 

Our  Father  dear,  which  art  in  heaven  Luther— R.  Massie,  217 

Our  God  is  true!— Them  He  will  ne'er  forsake ....Liebig--Mills,  176 

Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past Waits,  177 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear Montgomery,  218 

Our  Lord  has  risen  from  the  dead C.  Wesley,    95 

Our  nature  fell  in  Adam's  fall L.  Spangkr—M.  Loy,  247 

Our  Shepherd  to  His  ransomed  flock M.  Loy,  266 

Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee Luther— Comp.,  233 

Over  Kedron  Jesus  treadeth Th.  Kingo—J.  Jeffry,    69 

Peace  be  to  this  habitation 320 

Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King Sir  H.J^^Baker,  1 

Praise  thou  the  Lord,  the  omnipotent Neander—JVu.'  Goodf% 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  ye  Christians!  yea....iV'.  Herrmann — E. 

Cronenwett,    31 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire Logan,  215 

Precious  Word  from  God  in  heaven 189 

Rejoice,  rejoice  ye  Christians Winkworth,  32 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return Collyer,  376 

Rise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path Needham,  400 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  forme Toplady,  255 

Savior  breathe  an  evening  blessing Union  Hymns,  319 

Savior  Avhen  in  dust  to  Thee Grant,  242 

Savior  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding W.  A.  Muehlenberg,  345 

Say,  my  soul,  what  preparation Spitta— Kelly,    87 

Say  with  what  salutations P.  Gerhardf—J.  Kelly,    18 

Scarce  tongue -can  speak,  ne'er  human  ken....P.  Gerhardt— 

J.  Kelly,  111 

Seeing  I  am  Jesus'  lamb Louise  von  Hayne,  349 

Seems  it  in  my  anguish  lone C.  Titius— Winkworth,  412 

Self-righteous  souls  on  works  rely DohelVs  Coll.,  397 

Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life Dwight,  451 


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560  INDEX   TO  FIRST   LINES. 

Shepherd  of  tender  yonih.. Clement  of  Alex.— Hunter's  Scl.  Mel,  348 
Sing  praise  to  God  who  reigns  above  ....J.  J.  Schuetz—Eliz.  Cox,  365 
Since  now  the  daj'  has  reached  its  close. ...J.  F.  Herzog—Comp.,  311 

Sink  not  j^et,  my  soul,  to  slumber J.Jiist—Winkivorth,  312 

Sinners  turn!  AvhjMvill  j-ou  die C.  Wesley,  374 

So  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower Mrs.  Steele,  444 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong Watts,  166 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery,  362 

Soon  as  the  morn  with  roses Union  Hymns,  304 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  yjrayer Reede,  HO 

Spiritof  mercy,  truth,  and  love Chorale  Book,  107 

Spread,  O  spread,  thou  mighty  Word Bahnmeier—Comp.,  165 

Stars  of  the  morning  so  graciously  bright Jos.  of  the 

Studium,—J.  M.  Neale  125 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted Kelbi,    72 

Summer  ended,  harvest  o'er Phillimore,  141 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Savior  dear J.  Keble,  314 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days Waits,  432 

That  men  a  godly  life  might  live Luther — R.  Massie,  204 

Th'  abyss  of  many  a  former  sin Jos.  of  the  Stndium—J. 

M.  Neale,  237 

Th'  atoning  Avork  is  done Kelly,    98 

The  Bridegroom  soon  will  call  us J.  Waller — M.  Loy,    24^ 

The  Chnrch  above  forever  rings Breviary,  132 

The  day  is  past  and  gone N.  Y.  Coll.,  317 

The  dav  is  surelv  drawing  near B.  Ringwalt — P.  A.  Peter,  457 

The  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day '. W.  Scott,  459    . 

The  Gospel  show\s  the  Father's  grace M.  Loy,  183  «-• 

The  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more Danish-Dr.  Kranth,    34  ^^ 

The  happy  sunshine  all  is  gone N.  Herrmann— Winkworth,  309 

The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns Kelly,    99 

The  Law  of  God  is  good  and  wise M.  Loy,  182 

The  Lord  is  King!  lift  up  thy  voice J,  Condor,  169 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed Kelly,    89 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Addison,  173 

The  Lord  of  Life  with  glory  crowned N.  Y.  Coll.    100 

The  man  is  ever  blest Watts,  386 

The  mouth  of  fools  doth  God  confess Luther — Massie,  146 

The  new-born  Child  this  early  morn 46 

The  new  Church- Year  again  is  come J.  Olearius—E. 

Cronenwett,    15 
The  old  year  now  has  passed  away  ....J.  Steuerlein — Winkworth,    45 

The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals Newton,    13 

The  precepts  of  the  Word  are  pure E.  Cronemvett,  186 

The  Saints  on  earth  and  those  above Newton,  200 

The  Savior  calls,  let  every  ear Mrs.  Steele,  372 

The  silent  moon  is  risen 322 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts Onderdonk,  380 

The  Spirit's  fruits  are  peace  and  love E.  Cronenwett,  383 

The  year  begins  with  Thee J.  Keble,    44 

Thee  Lord,  our  God,  we  praise Luther— Comp.,  356 

Thee  we  adore.  Eternal  Lord T.  Cotterill,  357 

Thee  we  adore  Eternal  Word Rippon's  Coll.,    61 

There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace Union  Coll.j  455 


INDEX   TO  FIRST  LINES.  561 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest W.  B.  Tappan,  454 

There  is  a  laud  of  pure  delight... Watts,  453 

Thine  honor  rescue,  righteous  Lord J.  Herrmann— M.  Loy,  196 

This  is  the  happy  Christmas  Morn... /.  H.  Spiebnan,    36 

Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone Doane,  276 

Thou  little  flock  be  not  afraid Alteiiberu—M.  Loy,  197 

Thou  who  a  tender  Parent  art Prcsb.  Hymnal,  346 

Thou  who  art  Three  in  Unity Luther— Massie,  112 

Though  angels  bright  escape  our  sight M.  I^oy,  123 

Thougli  in  the  midst  of  life  we  be Luther — Massie,  428 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us A't?///,  318 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  us  on Watts,  321 

Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford Faircett,      6 

Thy  soul,  O  Jesus,  hallow  me Angehis—M.  Loy,  231 

Thy  table  I  approach 270 

Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design Holloxmy's  Coll.,  174 

Thy  Word,  O  Lord,  is  gentle  dew Winkxvorth,  185 

'T  is  a  marvel  in  our  eyes E.  Croneinrett,  129 

"  'T  is  finished !"  so  the  Savior  cried Psalms  and  Hymns,    73 

'T  is  not  by  works  of  righteousness iVatts,  256 

'T  was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord Watts,  178 

To  God  be  glory,  peace  on  earth Tate  ct  Brady's  Sup.,  358 

To  Jordan  came  our  Lord,  the  Christ Luther— Massie,  220 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name Mrs.  Steele,    66 

To  Shepherds,  as  they  watched  by  night Luther — Massie,    29 

To  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  sing  praises B.  Crasselius—M.  Loy,  216 

To  Thee,  O  Lord,  with  dawning  light H.  Weber,  297 

To  Thee  our  Father.  God.  we  bow E.  Cronenwett,  342 

To  us  salvation  now  has  come Speratus— Mills,  249 

Unto  Cesar  let  us  render E.  Cronenwett,  155 

Up  my  soul,  gird  thee  with  power J.  B.  Freistein—E. 

Cronenwett,  396 

"Wake!  arise!"  the  voice  is  calling P.  Nicolii,  462 

Wake  Spirit,  who  in  tiine  now  olden Bogatzky—Winkworth,  190 

We  all  believe  in  one  true  God Luther— Comp.,  208 

We  have  a  sure  prophetic  Word E.  Cronemvctt,  188 

We  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God Minstrel,  167 

We  thank  Thee  Jesus,  dearest  Friend N.  Selnecka-—M.  Loy,    96 

Weary  now  I  go  to  rest Lionise  Hensel—E.  Cronemvett,  324 

Welcome,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife....  B.  Schmolke—  Winkxvorth,    88 

What  our  Father  does  is  well B.  Schmolke— Winkivorth,  143 

What  God  does,  ever  well  is  done.....S'.  Bodigast— E.  Cronenwett,  408 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God Addison,  369 

When  in  our  hour  of  utmost  need P.  Ehenis—Winkworth,  151 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  pas.sed Beddome,  180 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay Gibbons,  389 

When  my  last  hojir  is  close  at  hand Hermann,  Tr.,  435 

When,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I Cennicke,  307 

When  on  the  cross  the  Savior  hung J.  Zwick—  Winkworth,    74 

When  Rome  had  shrouded  earth  in  night M.  Loy,  150 

Wheu  souls  draw  near  the  holy  wave M,  Loy,  227 

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562  INDEX   TO   FIRST   LINES. 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies Lord  Glenelg,  299 

When  the  Lord  "recalls  the  banished.. ..C.  H.  Zeller—  Winkworth,  463 

When  the  sun  all  golden 305 

When  we  cannot  see  our  way 417 

Where  wilt  Thou  go,  since  night E.  C.  Hovibery—A.  Cndl,    93 

Wliile  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord Davies,  152 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun Newton,    39 

While  yet  the  morn  is  breaking 29'> 

Who  is,  Jesus  blest J.  A.  Freylinghaxisen—M.  Loy,  281 

Who  knew  no  sin  and  no  deceiving E.  Cronenwett,  402 

Who  knows  iiow  near  my  life  's  expended Emilia  Juliana  430^ 

Who  shall  ope  for  us  the'portals P.  A.  Peter,    42 

Wilt  thou,  Oman,  live  happily Lnther—Mame,  205 

Why  Herod,  unrelenting  foe Luther— Comp,,    53 

Why  should  sorrow  ever  grieve  me P.  Gerhardt—J.  Kelly,  420 

Ye  Christian  herals;  go  proclaim Composit.,  336 

Ye  men  and  angels  witness  now Beddome,  229 

Ye  saints!  proclaim  abroad Ryland,    60 

Ye  sons  of  men,  in  earnest V.  Thilo— Winkworth,  121 

Yea,  as  I  live,  Jehovah  saith N.  Herrmann— M.  Loy,  245 

Zion,  awake  and  brighten E.  Cronenwett,    51 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded :*. Kelly,  149 


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